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clerestory
This architectural term describes a specific structural arrangement where windows are placed high above eye level to illuminate the center of a large space. It is most frequently associated with ecclesiastical architecture, specifically the central nave of a cathedral, though it is increasingly used in modern residential design to create airy, light-filled rooms without sacrificing privacy.
As a specialized technical term, it is almost always used in a descriptive, neutral sense within the fields of architecture and history. It differs from a standard window or a skylight in that it is integrated into a wall section that rises above the adjacent roofline or lower walls.
Meanings
Examples
The cathedral nave is illuminated by a magnificent clerestory.
The cathedral nave is illuminated by a magnificent clerestory.
I want to add a clerestory to the living room to get more natural light.
Look at how the sunlight streams through the clerestory windows.
The architect designed a clerestory to allow hot air to escape from the top of the building.
The high clerestory of the basilica creates a sense of divine openness.
Maybe we should install a clerestory here to maintain privacy while letting in light.
Dust motes danced in the beams of light falling from the clerestory.
The ancient temple featured a narrow clerestory for ventilation.
The ancient temple featured a narrow clerestory for ventilation.