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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When to Call a Professional Call a professional if accessing your roof to clean your skylight is unsafe.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The space is clean and inviting, with skylights, brick fireplaces, and a sunken living room.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
In one son’s room, a monumental antique textile found in Istanbul stretches up to a skylight, serving as both artwork and a practical curtain.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The space is clean and inviting, with skylights, brick fireplaces, and a sunken living room.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
In one son’s room, a monumental antique textile found in Istanbul stretches up to a skylight, serving as both artwork and a practical curtain.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 21 Jun. 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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