skylight
noun
an opening in a roof or ceiling, fitted with glass, for admitting daylight.
skylights
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pluralof skylight.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Designed to blend into the historic Baroque park, they are notable for their curved ceramic facades, daylight from skylights, accessibility features, drinking fountains -- and free use.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The building is also lit all year round by large skylights in the roof.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The kitchen is lit with huge skylights that accentuate the natural wood beams and bring a beautiful, bright feeling into the space.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Three indoor privies were lighted by skylights and ingeniously ventilated by a 150-foot-long lateral tunnel that drew in air and discharged it through adjoining chimneys, providing a continuous draft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
They’ve propped open skylights that crisscross the high metal roof, but any air that’s managing to get in can’t make a dent in the fog below.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
