Meaning of window in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɪndoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    window

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old Norse vindauga, from vindr‘wind’ + auga‘eye’

    Definitions

    1. a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
  2. 2. a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back

    Examples

    • « usually is capable of being opened »
  3. 3. a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
  4. 4. an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function

    Examples

    • « he could see them through a window in the trees »
  5. 5. the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something

    Examples

    • « the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves »
    • « they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded »
  6. 6. a pane in a window

    Examples

    • « the ball shattered the window »
  7. 7. an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air)

    Examples

    • « he stuck his head in the window »
  8. 8. (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen

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