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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Large windows and skylights invite natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Both dining room and kitchen have skylights and windows with wood shutters.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Other creature comforts include a giant skylight, a rooftop air conditioner and a water heater.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The skylight overhead lets in plenty of light to keep the space warm and bright.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Both dining room and kitchen have skylights and windows with wood shutters.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Other creature comforts include a giant skylight, a rooftop air conditioner and a water heater.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
The skylight overhead lets in plenty of light to keep the space warm and bright.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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