over·light
ˈō-vər-ˌlīt 
plural overlights
: a source of light that is located in a high position: such as
a
: a small window above a door
But photographs tell us that the French doors had rectangular overlights with semicircular fanlights …—
H. Parrott Bacot et al.
H. Parrott Bacot et al.
b
: a ceiling light
Cal stood on the neat porch and kept his finger on the bell until the harsh overlight flashed on and the night bolt rasped and Mrs. Bacon looked out.—John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck
over·light
ˌō-vər-ˈlīt
overlit
ˌō-vər-ˈlit
also overlighted; overlighting
also overlighted; overlighting
: to illuminate (something, such as a building) too brightly or thoroughly
As a general rule of thumb most people make the mistake of overlighting rooms …—Melissa Penfold
Melissa Penfoldoverlit streets/offices
Do not overlight.… Remember, there are some things in your yard and home best left unlighted—faucets and hoses, garbage cans, a car in the driveway.—Marshall Wright
Marshall WrightDictionary Entries Near overlight
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“Overlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overlight. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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