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noun sky·light \ ˈskī-ˌlīt \

Updated on: 11 Sep 2017

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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Third floor: Womenswear arranged in what feels like a swanky living room — right down to a velvet sofa, a 1970s-era coffee table, and a skylight.

— katy schneider, The Cut, "The Most Exciting New Stores Opening in New York This Fall," 22 Aug. 2017
Yet a large skylight and bright furniture -- including a 15-year-old blue leather couch imported from Italy -- and purple carpet lighten the room.

— madeleine winer, The Courier-Journal, "Elegant blends with industrial in this simple Old Louisville home," 10 Aug. 2017
Leak-prone panels of glass in a skylight are being removed and replaced with metal, Wright said.

— carole carlson, Post-Tribune, "Gary Metro Center gets first upgrade since 1985 opening," 7 Aug. 2017
The dining room’s drop ceiling was been removed to reveal old vaulted wooden beams and glass skylights.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman’s Wood-Fired Restaurant Hits Hollywood Next Month," 3 Aug. 2017
If a homeowner wants to change the entry door color, the style of windows or install a skylight, how does the owner know if the request is worth the effort?

— kelly g. richardson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "HOA Homefront: Don’t make them guess – Is your HOA architectural application process complete?," 22 July 2017
Natural light: Windows and skylights are important, not only for artists, but also for those who want to make sure the space feels welcoming and connected to the outdoors.

— NOLA.com, "Do you need a 'she shed,' the answer to a man cave? 8 things to consider," 10 July 2017
This central court is lighted by a pair of enormous skylights.

— jacques kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Touring the renovation work at the central Pratt Library," 8 July 2017
The overhead skylight, which was a part of the former restaurant, now is more noticeable, opening the room to soft light, Briana Cardone said.

— ronnie wachter, chicagotribune.com, "Wild Buffalo restaurant opens at Buffalo Grove Golf Course after extensive renovation," 28 June 2017

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Definition of skylight for English Language Learners

: a window in the roof of a house or on a ship's deck

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noun sky·light \ ˈskī-ˌlīt \

Definition of skylight for Students

:a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling

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