skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt 

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

Examples of skylight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the primary suite, a vaulted ceiling with a skylight let's in even more Southern California sunshine. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

The Arsia Mons volcano is of particular interest to NASA because the agency spotted holes in the shield where the volcanic ceiling had collapsed, leaving skylights behind and revealing a vast tunnel network within. —Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026

The spa bathroom is wrapped in slate, anchored by an oversized steam shower and a deep-soaking tub set beneath a skylight. —Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026

The quick-thinking Langan waded into the chest-high water, climbed atop the car, smashed out the skylight and pulled the woman to safety. —Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skylight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt 

: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling