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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The main 64 x 80-in (163 x 203-cm) super-queen bed is located up in the alcove, which is all but encased in glass thanks to its two large side windows and the skylight above.
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New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Its skylight en-suite with a sauna opens out to a discreet patio with a hot tub for unwinding.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The spa Amman can be quite cold in the winter months, but the indoor pool, beneath twinkling skylights, is a wonderful refuge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The family room features vaulted ceilings and skylights, a stone fireplace and oversized windows.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Its skylight en-suite with a sauna opens out to a discreet patio with a hot tub for unwinding.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
The spa Amman can be quite cold in the winter months, but the indoor pool, beneath twinkling skylights, is a wonderful refuge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The family room features vaulted ceilings and skylights, a stone fireplace and oversized windows.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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