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

The abundant existing windows, a skylight, a rattan sofa from Susannah’s grandparents (updated with paint and a new cushion), and a garden stool bridge the indoors and out. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025

Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her kitchen offering plentiful afternoon sun. —Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025

Han Son Doong also follows a fault line that’s more than 300 feet wide, and does see some sunlight, thanks to two skylights. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025

Imperial Apartments got a recent upgrade with new paint, vinyl and tile flooring, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and appliances and skylights in all fourth-floor units. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 20 June 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