Definition of skylight
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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Recent Examples of skylight from the Web
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GSA plans to replace the waterproofing system, upgrade the drainage system, repair the building's atrium skylight, and do other site improvements.
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Eight-foot-tall glass doors, skylights and picture windows keep the 1,500 square feet of living space light and airy.
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Down a few stairs, a separate bright, airy room with exposed brick walls, wooden rafters and a skylight was filled almost entirely with children’s books.
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Comsec has a huge vaulted ceiling with skylights and faux gas lights in the two corridors.
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First Known Use of skylight
1679
SKYLIGHT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of skylight for English Language Learners
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: a window in the roof of a house or on a ship's deck
SKYLIGHT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of skylight for Students
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling
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