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

The centerpiece was an onsen-style soaking tub, set beneath a skylight and framed by a wall of river rocks. —Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

There are a total of four bedrooms (plus a den illuminated with a skylight-like installation created by Nathan Orsman) and five and a half bathrooms, each with a bold, unique style and innovative tile scheme. —Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025

The upgrades three years ago added wood-style plank flooring, quartz countertops, in-unit washers and dryers and stainless steel appliances and skylights. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025

The space is light and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a skylight, and sits adjacent to the store’s homeware section. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 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