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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There is, however, a nice hood vent and a lovely skylight.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Glass walls, high ceilings and skylights flood the home with natural light.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Standing out is a voluminous, garden-floor studio sporting three massive skylights, a floating staircase leading up to a loft, and French doors opening to a private patio.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Glass walls, high ceilings and skylights flood the home with natural light.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Standing out is a voluminous, garden-floor studio sporting three massive skylights, a floating staircase leading up to a loft, and French doors opening to a private patio.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skylight
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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