fanlight
fan·light
fanlight · fanlights
A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a…A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.
/ˈfænˌlaɪt/
» The sunlight streamed through the fanlight above the door.
Meaning
2 sensesA semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.
a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan
An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.
Examples
1 sentencesThe sunlight streamed through the fanlight above the door.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From fan + light (“window; source of illumination”).From fan + light (“window; source of illumination”).
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Forms
plural: fanlightsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a window in a roof to admit daylight:skylight
- a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door:transomtransom window
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedlightstick
Derivedfanlighted