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

Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room). —Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Consider the kitchen, where the sun tracks across the island throughout the day thanks to the skylights above. —Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026

Just beyond the foyer is the great room, which has 21-foot ceilings with custom wood detailing and skylights. —Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026

From there, a sculptural spiral staircase pulls you up toward the main living level, where a skylight pours daylight down like a spotlight. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 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