1
: the diffused and reflected light of the sky
2
: an opening in a house roof or ship's deck that is covered with translucent or transparent material and that is designed to admit light
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While showing me around, the manager enthusiastically points out a skylight above the bed for stargazing, and the plunge pool and outdoor shower on the expansive terrace, before finally gesturing to a gleaming sideboard that conceals a television with a dismissive wave of his hand.
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The brewery failed to protect its employees from falling through holes, including skylights, that were at least 4 feet above a lower level, according to a copy of the citation obtained by The Charlotte Observer on Friday through a public records request.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
In one especially harrowing allegation, Repp talks about Nick letting his friends watch the encounter through a boat skylight.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 27 May 2024
What happens when the US reaches the limit Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers doors, windows
This credit subsidizes some of the costs for other types of new equipment or items including exterior doors, windows, skylights, insulation material, central air conditioners and water heaters.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The brewery failed to protect its employees from falling through holes, including skylights, that were at least 4 feet above a lower level, according to a copy of the citation obtained by The Charlotte Observer on Friday through a public records request.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
In one especially harrowing allegation, Repp talks about Nick letting his friends watch the encounter through a boat skylight.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 27 May 2024
What happens when the US reaches the limit Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers doors, windows
This credit subsidizes some of the costs for other types of new equipment or items including exterior doors, windows, skylights, insulation material, central air conditioners and water heaters.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
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skylight
noun
sky·light
ˈskī-ˌlīt 
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling
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