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noun

skylight

SKEYE-lyt

Skylight (noun) means a window built into a roof or ceiling to let in natural light. Example: “Sunlight streamed through the skylight into the attic bedroom.”

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A window built into a roof or ceiling to let in natural light.
"Sunlight streamed through the skylight into the attic bedroom."

How to use skylight

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA roof window that lets daylight into a room.

Word forms

skylights plural

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Etymology

From sky + light.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skylight” mean?

The word “skylight” means a window built into a roof or ceiling to let in natural light. In plain terms, a roof window that lets daylight into a room.

How do you pronounce “skylight”?

“Skylight” is pronounced SKEYE-lyt (/ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “skylight” in a sentence?

Here is “skylight” used in a sentence: “Sunlight streamed through the skylight into the attic bedroom.”

What part of speech is “skylight”?

“Skylight” is a noun.

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