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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This floor-through townhouse co-op has a lot of cute details, like the working brick fireplace and the skylights in the kitchen and bathroom.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The interior is very snug and there's not a lot of glazing in there compared to many tiny houses on the market, though a skylight does help increase natural light inside.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Among the main-level highlights is a soaring entry foyer that has an eye-catching imperial staircase topped by a skylight.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The interior is very snug and there's not a lot of glazing in there compared to many tiny houses on the market, though a skylight does help increase natural light inside.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Among the main-level highlights is a soaring entry foyer that has an eye-catching imperial staircase topped by a skylight.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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