Daylight/ˈdeɪlaɪt/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Natural Light Daylight refers to natural light, not artificial light from bulbs or electronics. Painters prefer using daylight for a more natural look. Pro Tip 2/3Common Phrases 'Break of daylight' means the moment when the sun rises and light appears. We woke up at the break of daylight. Pro Tip 3/3Time Indication Daylight is often used to describe time during the day, especially work hours. Let's finish this task during the daylight hours.