lantern roof

noun

lantern roof

noun

1

Architecture A roof that allows natural light through.

The present station buildings date back to 1886, when they were rebuilt with their distinctive canopy and lantern roof.2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: Eastbourne - Southern”, in RAIL, number 940, page 45:

Related terms: roof lantern

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