skylight

[ skahy-lahyt ]
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noun
  1. an opening in a roof or ceiling, fitted with glass, for admitting daylight.

  2. the frame set with glass fitted to such an opening.

  1. Meteorology. the diffuse light from the sky, scattered by air molecules, as distinguished from the direct radiation from the sun.

Origin of skylight

1
First recorded in 1670–80; sky + light1

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British Dictionary definitions for skylight

skylight

/ (ˈskaɪˌlaɪt) /


noun
  1. a window placed in a roof or ceiling to admit daylight: Also called: fanlight

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