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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Illuminated by the late afternoon sun that streamed through the skylight, the Kokun walked over and sat by her bed.
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The subterranean site, which closed 80 years ago, is noted for its architectural grandeur with chandeliers, glass skylights and tiled vaulted tunnels.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Massive windows and a skylight brighten up the space, while Nero Marquina and Carrera marble mosaic tiles add texture underfoot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The subterranean site, which closed 80 years ago, is noted for its architectural grandeur with chandeliers, glass skylights and tiled vaulted tunnels.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Massive windows and a skylight brighten up the space, while Nero Marquina and Carrera marble mosaic tiles add texture underfoot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skylight
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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