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Fanlight - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A fanlight is a small, semicircular or rectangular window above a door or another window, often with decorative glazing bars radiating like a fan. It allows light into a room while adding architectural detail.

fanlight

/ˈfænˌlaɪt/ /ˈfænlaɪt/

Definition:

A small, semicircular or rectangular window above a door or another window, often with decorative glazing bars.

Synonyms:

transom, lunette, skylight

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

solid door, wall

Common Collocations:

arched fanlight, Georgian fanlight, decorative fanlight

Derivatives:

fanlights (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "fanlight" to describe the decorative window above a door, common in traditional architecture.

Common Phrases:

fanlight window, fanlight transom, Victorian fanlight

Etymology:

Derived from "fan" (shape) + "light" (window), first used in the 18th century for its radiating glazing bars resembling a fan.

Examples:

  • 1. The fanlight above the entrance adds elegance to the house.
  • 2. She admired the intricate design of the Georgian fanlight.
  • 3. The sunlight streamed through the arched fanlight into the hallway.
  • 4. They replaced the old wooden door but kept the original fanlight.

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