windows

Meanings

• noun

  A large transparent opening in a wall or roof to let in light and air.

  - "The windows were left open to let the fresh air in."
  - "She could see the beautiful view from her bedroom window."

• noun

  A frame used to cover an opening in a wall or roof.

  - "They needed new windows for their old house."
  - "The carpenter measured the windows before making the new frames."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪndoʊz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1648340"

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Synonyms

window

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with windows
chimes , crimes , dimes , primes

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Variants

List of all variants of windows that leads to same result
out the window , window , windowless , windows , bay window , bay windows , bow window , bow windows , bull's-eye window , bull's-eye windows , French window , French windows , french windows , lancet window , lancet windows , oval window , oval windows , picture window , picture windows , rose window , rose windows , round window , round windows

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Etymology

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Old English windowe, from wind in the sense 'air' and an Indo-European root *wend- meaning 'turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest window in the world is the 'Starfield Projected Dome' in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego, California.

2. The term 'to window shop' means to browse in a shop or store without intending to buy anything.

3. In medieval Europe, stained glass windows were often used to tell biblical stories, and the colors were chosen based on their symbolic meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Door: Both windows and doors serve as openings in structures, but windows allow light and air to pass through while doors provide access and security.

2. Glass: Windows are often made of glass, which allows light to pass through and provides a clear view of the outside world.

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Culture

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Windows have been used in various forms throughout history, from the stained glass windows of cathedrals to the modern double-pane windows in homes. They have been used as symbols in literature and art, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' and Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night'.

How to Memorize "windows"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a transparent opening in a wall or roof.
   - Visualize the light coming in through the window.
   - Think about the frame that holds the glass in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate windows with light and fresh air.
   - Think about the view you can see from a window.
   - Remember that windows let you see the outside world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the word 'WIND' to remember that windows let in light and air: W-Windows, I-In, N-Natural, D-Daylight.

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