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 are also adjustable shutters fitted on skylights through which suspended glass courtyards and gardens can be seen.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Additionally, a skylight provides access to a rooftop deck outside.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
In the end, the ship took six months to build, right down to the skylights, causeways, the steering wheel of the ship, the bell of the ship and its bow which measured over 130 feet long.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This historic home showcases Jefferson’s eye for innovative design, featuring large picture windows and dramatic skylights.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Additionally, a skylight provides access to a rooftop deck outside.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
In the end, the ship took six months to build, right down to the skylights, causeways, the steering wheel of the ship, the bell of the ship and its bow which measured over 130 feet long.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This historic home showcases Jefferson’s eye for innovative design, featuring large picture windows and dramatic skylights.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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 24 Oct. 2025.
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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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