skylight

noun/ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/

Frequency rank: #15,205 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A window set into a roof or ceiling to let in natural light.

Illustration for the English word “skylight”

Example sentence

Warm sunlight streamed through the skylight in the ceiling, brightening the whole room.

Synonyms & related words

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