window

Meanings

• noun

  A transparent opening in a wall or roof, through which light and air enter.

  - "The window offers a beautiful view of the garden."
  - "I opened the window to let in some fresh air."
  - "The burglar broke the window to gain entry."

• verb

  To look out of a window.

  - "She spent hours window-gazing."
  - "He windowed the street below for any sign of his lover."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪndəʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɪndoʊ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

window

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with window
dome , home , loome , mome , roome , soome

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Variants

List of all variants of window that leads to same result
out the window , window , windowless , windows , window box , window boxes , window dresser , window dressers , window dressing , window dressings , window-dress , window-dressed , window-dresses , window-dressing , window envelope , window envelopes , window seat , window seats , window shade , window shades , window-shop , window-shopped , window-shopper , window-shoppers , window-shopping , window-shops , window treatment , window treatments , window display , window of opportunity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'windowe' or 'wondowe', from 'wind' meaning 'wind' and 'eow' meaning 'an opening'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest window is the Livraria Júlio Prestes in São Paulo, Brazil, which measures 31.5 meters wide and 14.6 meters tall.

2. The term 'window shopping' refers to browsing goods or services in a shop without intending to buy.

3. Windows were once painted shut to keep out drafts and to prevent burglars from breaking in through them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Door: Both windows and doors serve as openings to allow the entry of light, air, and people.

2. Glass: Windows are often made of glass, which allows light to pass through.

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Culture

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Windows have been used as symbols of opportunity, insight, and connection to the outside world in various cultures. In literature, windows often represent a character's perspective or their desire for a better view of their world. In art, windows are frequently used to depict scenes from inside a building or to create a sense of depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "window"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a transparent rectangle in a wall.
   - Think of a clear opening that lets light in.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a clear opening.
   - Link it to the concept of transparency and light.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Will Open New Doors' to help remember the word.

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