noun
- windows or openings above eye level, typically in the upper part of a wall or above a door
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The cathedral’s overlights filled the nave with natural light.
- The architect included overlights above the main entrance.
- Overlights in the warehouse provided illumination without compromising wall space.
- The overlights were designed to reduce glare while maximizing daylight.
- Historic buildings often feature decorative overlights above doorways.