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Synonyms for window

Grammar : Noun
Spell : win-doh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪn doʊ

Top 10 synonyms for window
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Définition of window

Origin :
  • early 13c., literally "wind eye," from Old Norse vindauga, from vindr "wind" (see wind (n.1)) + auga "eye. (see eye (n.)). Replaced Old English eagþyrl, literally "eye-hole," and eagduru, literally "eye-door."
  • Originally an unglazed hole in a roof, most Germanic languages adopted a version of Latin fenestra to describe the glass version, and English used fenester as a parallel word till mid-16c. Window dressing is first recorded 1790; figurative sense is from 1898. Window seat is attested from 1778. Window-shopping is recorded from 1922. Window of opportunity (1979) is from earlier figurative use in U.S. space program, e.g. launch window (1965).
  • noun framework with pane
Example sentences :
  • No answer coming, he peered through the window, but saw no one.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Jumping over the window sill, the visitor found himself in this room.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Just then Ben Haley, looking from the window, saw some chickens in the yard.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Hester had seen him from the window, and she answered the bell herself.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • And still more of this belated spring will gladden the eye in the florist's window.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • In a tumult of thought, Hope went and sat half-unconsciously by the window.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • He whispered to the marshal that he would return, and slipped through the window.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Soon she rose with a determined air and joined Austin by the window.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Presently she raised her eyes and saw him leaning out of the window.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Dick turned to the window, and stared at the mellow evening sky.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
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