skylight

noun

sky·light ˈskī-ˌlīt

: the diffused and reflected light of the sky

: 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 space is as somber as a medieval tomb and as spare as a Brutalist gallery, but there’s a hint of lightness and earthiness—via two skylights, under one of which is planted an evergreen shady lady tree. —

Véronique Hyland, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2023 The home has warm wood accents and an open-plan layout with a beautiful entry foyer that showcases a massive skylight, a water feature, and a 220-year-old elephant tree. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023 The classroom was full of natural light streaming in from four skylights. —

Lola Fadulu Kholood Eid, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2023 Windows can be rolled up to improve airflow, and the ceiling boasts a 39 x 25.5-inch skylight. —

Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023 The proposal by the Diller Scofidio + Renfro team would also cantilever a gallery for contemporary art over a plaza facing Klyde Warren Park, that structure being an enormous box with a row of north-facing monitor skylights projecting from its roof. —

Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 11 July 2023 On the home’s upper level, skylights along the ridge of the lofty vaulted ceiling flood the great room with natural light. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023 The two-story has five skylights, a full bathroom, a full-sized bed, air conditioning, and more. —

Cari Shane, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023 Photo: Modern Angles / Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence The skylight in the great room. —

Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2023 See More

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