Word Noun
skylight
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈskaɪˌɫaɪt/ UK /skˈaɪlaɪt/ sky·light UK spelling skylight's, skylight's
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.”
Etymology
From sky + light.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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