A sidelight in a building is a window, usually with a vertical emphasis, that flanks a door or a larger window. Sidelights are narrow, usually stationary and found immediately adjacent doorways.

What is a side light on a car?

Sidelights, also known as “Parking Lights” serve as an alternative to your dipped beam headlights. Drivers typically turn their sidelights on when it is dark or cloudy and the natural lighting is low but not dark enough to put their dipped beams on. They also serve another purpose.

What is a sidelight on a house?

Sidelight windows are narrow vertical windows located on one or both sides of a door. ... Sidelights can be found on interior and exterior doors and are usually available in ½, ¾ and full-length options.