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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One impractical idea was to add skylights to planes.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Among the highlights are a grand double-height entry foyer topped by a domed skylight and a custom chandelier and displaying walls of glass opening to a terrace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Among the highlights are a grand double-height entry foyer topped by a domed skylight and a custom chandelier and displaying walls of glass opening to a terrace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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skylight
noun
sky·light
ˈskī-ˌlīt 
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling
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