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

Storage has been redesigned to be more intuitive—cabinets now flip up rather than down—the side and rear windows now open up, and a skylight has been installed above the dinette. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025

Eligible projects include replacement of windows, skylights and other openings with impact-resistant glass; purchase and installation of code-compliant exterior doors; and improvements to roofs that would require full roof replacements. —Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025

The property boasts colorful rooms with unique details like skylights as well as free Turkish-style buffet breakfast and incredibly welcoming staff. —Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

The kitchen has a gas cooktop, a wall oven, a backsplash with white tile and black trim, and a skylight. —Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

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