Skylight

Pronunciation: /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/

Definitions of skylight

noun a window in a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a building

Example Sentences

A1 The skylight in the roof lets in natural light.

A2 I love looking up at the stars through the skylight at night.

B1 The skylight was installed to brighten up the room.

B2 The skylight provides a beautiful view of the sky during the day.

C1 The architect designed the house with a large skylight to create a sense of openness.

C2 The skylight's design allows for optimal natural light to enter the room throughout the day.

Examples of skylight in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the house with a skylight to allow natural light to enter the room.

informal I love lying on the couch and looking up at the stars through the skylight.

slang Let's hang out in the attic and chill by the skylight.

figurative Her mind was like a skylight, always open to new ideas and perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of skylight

• plural: skylights
• comparative: more skylight
• superlative: most skylight
• present tense: skylights
• future tense: will skylight
• perfect tense: have skylighted
• continuous tense: is skylighting
• singular: skylight
• positive degree: skylight
• infinitive: to skylight
• gerund: skylighting
• participle: skylighted

Origin and Evolution of skylight

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'skylight' originated from the combination of 'sky' and 'light' to refer to a window in a roof or ceiling that allows light to enter a building from the sky above.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a simple opening in a roof to let in light, the term 'skylight' has evolved to also include various types of windows or transparent coverings designed to admit light while providing protection from the elements.