noun
definition
A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom
Examples of fanlight in a Sentence
The part-glazed door is surmounted by a 4-pane fanlight.
By opening a fanlight does not loose heat in most cases but actually circulates the heating around the rooms more efficiently.
High wall sealed unit double-glazed timber window with arched fanlight to half landing.
Over the front door is a semi-circular fanlight surrounded by a projecting hood mold with decoration.
Use a fanlight lock to secure the fanlight lock to secure the fanlight window.
The six paneled door has a radial fanlight around which is a scalloped molded pattern within the pediment.