Window

Quick meaning: Window is a noun meaning An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.

Meaning

An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.

More Meanings

1. An opening, usually covered by glass, in a shop which allows people to view the shop and its products from outside; a shop window.
2. (architecture) The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening.
3. (figurative) A period of time when something is available or possible; a limited opportunity.
4. (figurative) Something that allows one to see through or into something.
5. A restricted range.
6. A figure formed of lines crossing each other.
7. (graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying output and allowing input, often for a single task in a multitasking system.

Example Sentences

launch window

window of opportunity

She opened the window to let some air in.

A window is an opening in a wall to admit light and air.

Word Forms

• windows
• windowing
• windowed

Synonyms for window

Depending on context, synonyms include glass, chaff, windowpane.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include windowpane, windowsill, pane, skylight, louvered, niche.

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