Word
skylight
Phoneticssky·light, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskaɪˌɫaɪt/
UK/skˈaɪlaɪt/
Definition
n. a window in the roof of a building that lets in natural light and fresh air. It is often used in kitchens or bathrooms to make a room feel brighter.
n. an opening in the roof of a building, typically covered by a transparent material, that allows natural light and ventilation into the interior space.
Examples
“The skylight makes the kitchen feel much brighter.”
“We installed a skylight in the living room to reduce our reliance on artificial lighting during the summer months.”
“The architect designed the building with a central skylight to create a natural focal point while maximizing the amount of daylight that reaches the interior floor plan.”
Examples
simple
“The skylight makes the kitchen feel much brighter.”
contextual
“We installed a skylight in the living room to reduce our reliance on artificial lighting during the summer months.”
complex
“The architect designed the building with a central skylight to create a natural focal point while maximizing the amount of daylight that reaches the interior floor plan.”
Etymology
From sky + light.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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