oculus

noun

oc·u·lus ˈä-kyə-ləs

plural oculi ˈä-kyə-ˌlī

-ˌlē

: a circular or oval window

: a circular opening at the top of a dome

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Staff Pick: Inside an arena that’s trying to change how fans cheer The oculus at the new Intuit Dome is seen during game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 The exterior deck on this level is outfitted for alfresco dining, with loungers surrounding an oculus that affords spectacular views of all below. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 The house has wood floors, a curved wood-and-steel staircase, floor-to-ceiling sliders framing Pacific Ocean views, an eat-in chef's kitchen with island, a living room with an overhead tiered oculus, a theater room, and an upstairs entertainment area opening to outdoor lanais. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 9 Feb. 2024 The bedroom transforms from neutral-toned retreat by day to sparkling oculus by night. —

Amy Chin, ELLE Decor, 17 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for oculus