skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt How to pronounce skylight (audio)
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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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 See All Example Sentences for skylight

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skylight was in 1632

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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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skylight

noun
sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt How to pronounce skylight (audio)
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling

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