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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Its designers not only expanded the building's footprint but added a giant skylight on top of the two-story building that allows natural light to shine in.
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Flip up the Pursuit Carbon’s large hatch entry door and you’ll be greeted by a cabin that’s surprisingly roomy and has a large skylight.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Flip up the Pursuit Carbon’s large hatch entry door and you’ll be greeted by a cabin that’s surprisingly roomy and has a large skylight.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 23 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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