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
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
Architect Peter Kim designed the space, attached to Burton’s garage in Silver Lake, to be private and full of light, with 10-foot ceilings, skylights and glass doors that open onto a large patio with seating.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The windows acted like skylights at the base of the dome, allowing sunshine to flood into the room below.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
