window
noun
win·dow
ˈwin-(ˌ)dō 
often attributive
1
a
: an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of light and air that is usually closed by casements or sashes containing transparent material (such as glass) and capable of being opened and shut
b
c
: a space behind a window of a retail store containing displayed merchandise
d
: an opening in a partition or wall through which business is conducted
a bank teller's window
2
: a means of entrance or access
especially
: a means of obtaining information
a window on history
3
: an opening (such as a shutter, slot, or valve) that resembles or suggests a window
4
: the transparent panel or opening of a window envelope
5
: the framework (such as a shutter or sash with its fittings) that closes a window opening
6
7
: a range of wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum to which a planet's atmosphere is transparent
8
a
: an interval of time within which a rocket or spacecraft must be launched to accomplish a particular mission
b
: an interval of time during which certain conditions or an opportunity exists
a window of vulnerability
9
: an area at the limits of the earth's sensible atmosphere through which a spacecraft must pass for successful reentry
10
: any of various rectangular boxes appearing on a computer screen that display files or program output, that can usually be moved and resized, and that facilitate multitasking
Examples of window in a Sentence
She opened a window to let in some air.
I looked out the window and saw a deer.
He used vinegar and water to wash the windows.
He accidentally broke a window.
Can you roll down the car window?
The windows along 5th Avenue were all decorated for Christmas.
I saw a beautiful dress in the window.
He sits behind a window and sells movie tickets.
Make sure the address shows through the window in the envelope.
A window opened in the fog and we could finally see the ocean.
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Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Properties like the Omni Homestead and Hotel Del Coronado not only offer luxurious stays but also provide a window into the past.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The $7,500 tax credit does come with some caveats, which means buyers hoping to take advantage of a maybe-closing subsidy window should pay attention to the fine print.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Directed by Afghani filmmaker Sahra Mani (A Thousand Girls Like Me), Bread & Roses offers a powerful window into the seismic impact on women’s rights and livelihoods after Kabul fell to the Taliban.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Properties like the Omni Homestead and Hotel Del Coronado not only offer luxurious stays but also provide a window into the past.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The $7,500 tax credit does come with some caveats, which means buyers hoping to take advantage of a maybe-closing subsidy window should pay attention to the fine print.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Directed by Afghani filmmaker Sahra Mani (A Thousand Girls Like Me), Bread & Roses offers a powerful window into the seismic impact on women’s rights and livelihoods after Kabul fell to the Taliban.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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window
noun
win·dow
ˈwin-dō
1
: an opening in a wall for letting in light or air
2
3
: an opening in a partition or wall through which business is conducted
a bank teller's window
4
: a period of time during which a certain condition exists
a window of opportunity
5
: any of the areas into which a computer display may be divided and on which distinctly different types of information are displayed
windowless
adjective
Etymology
from early Norse vindauga, literally "wind's eye," from vindr "wind" and auga "eye"
Word Origin
The English word window comes from an early Norse word vindauga. Vindauga was formed by a combination of vindr, meaning "wind," and auga, meaning "eye." Vindauga could be translated as "wind's eye." A window can be thought of as an eye, or hole, through which the wind can enter.
Medical Definition
window
noun
win·dow
ˈwin-(ˌ)dō, -də(-w)
1
2
: a small surgically created opening : fenestra sense 2a
3
: a usually narrow interval of time or range of values for which a certain condition or an opportunity exists
coma and multiorgan failure can occur within hours and there may be a very narrow window of opportunity for transplantation—J. P. A. Lodge
see therapeutic window
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