Skylight: meaning, definitions and examples
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skylight
[ ˈskaɪˌlaɪt ]
architecture
An opening in a roof or ceiling fitted with glass or other transparent material in order to admit daylight.
Synonyms
daylighting, roof window
Examples of usage
- The skylight in the attic provided natural light during the day.
- She loved lying in bed and staring up at the stars through the skylight.
- The artist studio had a large skylight that illuminated the entire room.
- The office building had multiple skylights to reduce the need for artificial lighting.
- The hotel lobby had a beautiful glass skylight that allowed guests to enjoy the sunshine.
aviation
A light or window in the roof of an aircraft.
Synonyms
aeroplane window, aircraft ceiling window
Examples of usage
- The pilot opened the skylight to let in some fresh air.
- Passengers could see the clouds through the skylight during the flight.
Translations
Translations of the word "skylight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 claraboia
🇮🇳 आकाश झरोखा
🇩🇪 Dachfenster
🇮🇩 jendela atap
🇺🇦 мансардне вікно
🇵🇱 świetlik
🇯🇵 天窓 (てんまど)
🇫🇷 lucarne
🇪🇸 tragaluz
🇹🇷 çatı penceresi
🇰🇷 천창 (cheonchang)
🇸🇦 نافذة سقف
🇨🇿 střešní okno
🇸🇰 strešné okno
🇨🇳 天窗 (tiānchuāng)
🇸🇮 strešno okno
🇮🇸 þakgluggi
🇰🇿 шатыр терезесі
🇬🇪 სახურავის ფანჯარა
🇦🇿 dam pəncərəsi
🇲🇽 tragaluz
Word origin
The term 'skylight' originated in the late 17th century, combining the words 'sky' and 'light'. Skylights were initially used in ships to allow natural light into the cabins below deck. Over time, skylights became popular in architecture to bring daylight into buildings and aircraft. Today, skylights are valued for their ability to reduce the need for artificial lighting and create a connection to the outdoors.
See also: sky, skyborne, skydiver, skydivers, skyjack, skyline, skyward, skywards.