Fanlight

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.

    "One house, however, second from the corner, was still occupied entire; and at the door of this, which wore a great air of wealth and comfort, though it was now plunged in darkness except for the fan-light, Mr. Utterson stopped and knocked. A well-dressed, elderly servant opened the door."

  2. 2
    a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan wordnet
  3. 3
    An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.
  4. 4
    a window in a roof to admit daylight wordnet
  5. 5
    a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door wordnet

Etymology

From fan + light (“window”).

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