WINDOW

/ˈwɪndəʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. noun 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. noun a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back.
  3. noun a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material.
  4. noun an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function.
  5. noun the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something.
  6. noun a pane of glass in a window. — synonyms: windowpane
  7. noun an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served.
  8. noun (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen.

Examples

  • “To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.”
  • “launch window;  window of opportunity;  You have a two-hour window of clear weather to finish working on the lawn.”

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