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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The first-floor entrance lobby and six-story atrium, including terrazzo floors, concrete walls, skylights and brass railings, are also recommended for protection and not to be altered.
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Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Onboard users will be able to control the new upstairs lighting system, skylight opening and upgraded vehicle sound system using either the MBUX infotainment touchscreen in the driver's cockpit or the accompanying mobile app on one's device.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In the new study, Bruzzone and his team focused on localized surface collapses that occur when sections of rock give way, creating skylight-like openings that can expose underground voids.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Onboard users will be able to control the new upstairs lighting system, skylight opening and upgraded vehicle sound system using either the MBUX infotainment touchscreen in the driver's cockpit or the accompanying mobile app on one's device.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In the new study, Bruzzone and his team focused on localized surface collapses that occur when sections of rock give way, creating skylight-like openings that can expose underground voids.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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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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