lantern roof

English

Noun

lantern roof (plural lantern roofs)

  1. (architecture) A roof that allows natural light through.
    • 2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: Eastbourne - Southern”, in RAIL, number 940, page 45:
      The present station buildings date back to 1886, when they were rebuilt with their distinctive canopy and lantern roof.
  • roof lantern
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