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

Inside, four bedrooms and three bathrooms are spread across roughly 2,600 square feet of single-level living space boasting dark hardwood floors and high ceilings dotted with skylights. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025

That’s where a beautiful orangerie, or sunroom, with floor- to-ceiling windows and skylights sits, bringing the outdoors inside. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025

Clerestory windows and skylights contribute to the home’s abundance of glass, allowing natural light in and setting the warm walnut accents aglow. —Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2025

Natural light will fill the space courtesy of a skylight, and a floating natural stone staircase will connect the suite’s two levels – or passengers can opt to ride the private elevator. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 June 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