skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt 

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

Examples of skylight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nestled behind walls and a double interlocking iron gate, the blocky and angular structure offers a total of six bedrooms and seven baths in 11,800 square feet on three levels accented throughout with travertine and skylights. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025

And rightfully so, as the domed cave with a skylight in the center is simply stunning. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

The upgrades three years ago added wood-style plank flooring, quartz countertops, in-unit washers and dryers and stainless steel appliances and skylights. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025

The space is light and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a skylight, and sits adjacent to the store’s homeware section. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skylight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

skylight

noun

sky·​light ˈskī-ˌlīt 

: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling