Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lucarne

noun

loo-karn

Definition

A small window, often set into a roof or attic, designed to allow light and air into a space.

Examples

In the attic, a quaint lucarne lets in gentle sunlight.
The architect designed multiple lucarnes to enhance the home’s natural lighting.
During the renovation, they decided to install a lucarne to brighten up the narrow hallway.

Meaning

Lucarne is typically used in architecture to refer to a type of window that projects from a roof, providing natural light and ventilation to the spaces beneath it.