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

It's shown with a queen-size bed but has enough space for a king, plus there's a skylight and a little storage. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Two bedroom suites complete the main floor, while the upstairs primary suite has a skylight, a wall of windows, and a walk-in closet. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026

It was originally designed as an artist’s studio, featuring tall vaulted ceilings with multiple skylights. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026

Behind that is the studio, an extra 700 square feet complete with a skylight. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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