skylight

[skahy-lahyt] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪt /

NOUN

window

Synonyms

STRONG

aperture casement dormer fanlight fenestella fenestra jalousie lancet lunette oriel porthole

WEAK

bay window lucarne lunette window picture window rose window

Example Sentences

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The dining room is an entertainer’s dream thanks to its skylight, piano, and large seating table.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I recently put in a skylight and get lots of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The skylight was usually secured by an alarm but that had been deactivated while the roof was being mended.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

The museum’s entry is like a giant dome with a big round skylight at the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

A skylight in the ceiling turns the light the color of dirty dishwater.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy