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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Photo : Photography by Derek & Vee The entrance to the library includes stone and wood features, plus a skylight.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Finally, finishing touches like interior trim, doors, tongue box and skylight are added.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
The latter, a prefab modern duplex, also boasts skylights and large windows to bring in natural light, as well as solar and battery power.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The bathroom has a skylight and a combined shower and bathtub.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Finally, finishing touches like interior trim, doors, tongue box and skylight are added.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
The latter, a prefab modern duplex, also boasts skylights and large windows to bring in natural light, as well as solar and battery power.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The bathroom has a skylight and a combined shower and bathtub.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 3 Jan. 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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