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

Fresh paint and a new exterior lighting program were among the additional upgrades, while the renovation carefully preserved the home’s clean horizontal lines, skylights, and walls of glass that continue to flood the interiors with natural light. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026

There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation. —Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

The skylights were reframed and glazed. —Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026

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