casement

noun
UK: /ˈkeɪsmənt/
US: /ˈkeɪsmənt/

  1. A window that opens by swinging outward or inward on a hinge.

    1. The casement was open to let in the breeze.
    2. She peered out of the casement, watching the rain fall on the garden, lost in thought.

Synonyms

window fenestration lattice
casement transitive-verb

  1. To fit with a casement.

    1. The old house was casemented with new windows.
    2. The architect decided to casement the library with large, ornate windows to maximize natural light.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "casement" is /ˈkeɪsmənt/ in British English and /ˈkeɪsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "casement": window, fenestration, lattice.

Example usage of "casement": "The casement was open to let in the breeze.". More examples on the page.