Definition of overlight
plural overlights
: a source of light that is located in a high position: such as
a
: a small window above a door
- But photographs tell us that the French doors had rectangular overlights with semicircular fanlights …
- —H. Parrott Bacot et al.
b
: a ceiling light
- Cal stood on the neat porch and kept his finger on the bell until the harsh overlight flashed on and the night bolt rasped and Mrs. Bacon looked out.
- —John Steinbeck
