English Explanatory Dictionary

lightwell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An open shaft that transmits light from above into a staircase or an inner room.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪ̯tˌwɛl/ [ˈlaɪ̯tˌwɛl]

Word forms

lightwell lightwells

Etymology

From light + well.

Synonyms

airshaft air well ventilation shaft vent shaft
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