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

Contemporary metal windows were taken out in favor of broad panes of glass framed by wood and a skylight above the stairs was enlarged, showing ways to bring more light into the dark townhomes they were sometimes tapped to reimagine. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026

There are two skylights where the roof collapsed — for us, a break from total darkness and a chance to show you the scale. —Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

It could be used for a pleasant night of car camping, with skylights and capable roof racks affixed to the top. —Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Just steps away, a breakfast area set beneath a skylight brings in abundant natural light and adds an airy sense of openness. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 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