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fanlight.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfænˌlaɪt/
  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.

  2. An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.

Where this word comes from

From fan + light (“window; source of illumination”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.