overlight
1 of 2noun
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 Steinbeckoverlight
2 of 2verb
over·light ˌō-vər-ˈlīt
overlit ˌō-vər-ˈlit also overlighted; overlighting
also overlighted; overlighting transitive + intransitive
: 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 Wright
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1896, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1874, in the meaning defined above