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window

/ˈwɪndoʊ/noun2 syllables

Window means: a pane of glass in a window.

Synonyms for window3

noun, as in a pane of glass in a window

windowpane

also used for window

chaff, glass

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What does window mean?8

noun

1

a pane of glass in a window“the ball shattered the window”

2

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

3

a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened

4

a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material

5

an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function“he could see them through a window in the trees”

6

the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something“the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves”

7

an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served“he stuck his head in the window”

8

(computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Window in a sentence

  • When poverty comes in at the door, love flies out the window.Hybrid
  • With the window broken, we could not keep the room warm.CK
  • I looked in the direction of the window, but didn't see anything.CM
  • Open the window and let some fresh air into the room, please.CK
  • He left the window as it was, open.unknown
  • Excuse me for interrupting you, but would you mind opening the window?CK
  • When he heard the voice, he looked out of the window.CM
  • We looked out the window, but we didn't see anything.adjusting

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of window

as a noun

plural
windows