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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My house has gables and skylights, so surface area for solar is limited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
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
We opened up the top of the store with skylights, so it had shapes that the front of the store brought in with the light.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
A yellowish light filtered down from the skylights.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
