fanlight

• Substantivo que designa uma janela, frequentemente semicircular, situada sobre uma porta ou outra janela, geralmente articulada numa travessa e às vezes com caixilhos em forma de leque; também pode designar uma clarabóia ou janela de telhado que deixa entrar luz natural.

A noun referring to a window, often semicircular, located above a door or another window, typically hinged to a crosspiece and sometimes featuring sash bars resembling a fan's ribs; it can also refer to a roof window that admits daylight.

1. Window above a doorC1formalbritish

   A window placed above a door, often hinged to a horizontal crosspiece, used to let in light.

   Bandeira

   • The old house had a beautiful fanlight above the front door.
   • She opened the fanlight to let some fresh air into the hallway.
   • The fanlight was decorated with intricate glass patterns.

   Sinônimostransomtransom window

2. Roof windowC1formalbritish

   A window installed in a roof to allow daylight to enter a room.

   Janela de telhado

   • The attic was brightened by a small fanlight in the roof.
   • They installed a fanlight to illuminate the dark staircase.
   • The fanlight in the ceiling provided natural light during the day.

3. C1formalbritish

   A semicircular window, often placed over a door or another window, with sash bars resembling the ribs of a fan.

   Janela semicircular

   • The Georgian architecture featured a classic fanlight over the entrance.
   • The fanlight's fan-shaped design added elegance to the room.
   • He admired the intricate fanlight above the library door.