Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

patch-of-sunlight

Noun

/pætʃ əv ˈsʌnlaɪt/

Definition

A small area on the ground or a surface that is illuminated by sunlight, often contrasted with shaded areas.

Examples

The children laughed and played in a warm patch-of-sunlight on the grass.
She found a cozy spot in the corner of the garden where a patch-of-sunlight warmed her face.
The cat stretched out in a patch-of-sunlight streaming through the window.

Meaning

It refers to the bright, sunny spots that occur when light filters through the leaves of trees or when an object blocks the sun in a way that creates a defined area of brightness.