skylight
nounUK /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
US /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
A window in a roof that lets sunlight into a room.
Sunlight poured through the skylight and brightened the attic.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The diffuse light from the sky, especially when the sun is hidden.
The artist painted the landscape using only the soft skylight of an overcast day.
3. A small opening or window in a roof or ceiling for ventilation.
They opened the skylight to let the hot air escape from the kitchen.
4. A translucent panel or dome set into a roof to admit light.
The museum's skylight was made of frosted glass to protect the paintings.