1. a window in a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter from above

Examples

• The skylight in the kitchen filled the room with natural light.
• Rain drummed loudly on the glass skylight above.
• They installed a new skylight to brighten the dark hallway.
• The artist’s studio had several skylights for optimal lighting.
• We could see stars through the bedroom skylight at night.
• The skylight leaked during the heavy storm last week.