skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt How to pronounce skylight (audio)
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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Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024 From digital skylights and smart seats to eye-tracking functionality and immersive soundscapes, the array of innovative amenities could transform even the longest flights into time well spent. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Photo: Brown Harris Stevens Looking over the library, a guest bedroom takes up the rest of the top floor and is lit with two skylights and a casement window over the garden. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2024 Courtyards and skylights bring natural light into the heart of the center while deep roof overhangs provide its facades with effective solar shading in summer yet permit winter sun into the building to warm the interiors. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skylight 

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skylight was in 1632

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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

skylight

noun
sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt How to pronounce skylight (audio)
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling

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