window

noun
UK: /ˈwɪn.dəʊ/
US: /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

  1. An opening in a wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with a sheet of glass or other transparent material to allow light and air to enter and permit a view.

    1. I opened the window to let in some fresh air. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gazed out of the train window at the passing landscape, lost in thought. [ ] [ ]

  2. The glass or other transparent material that fills a window opening.

    1. The children drew pictures on the window with their fingers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rain splattered against the window, blurring the lights of the city outside. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of time during which something is possible or likely to happen.

    1. There's a small window of opportunity to buy tickets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a limited window in which to launch the new product before competitors do. [ ] [ ]

  4. (Computing) A rectangular area on a computer screen in which information is displayed.

    1. I have several windows open on my computer at the same time. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can drag and resize the window to better fit your workflow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opportunity opening screen casement pane
window transitive-verb

  1. To provide a building or room with windows.

    1. The architect plans to window the entire south side of the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old factory was windowed with large panes of glass to maximize natural light. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "window" in English means: An opening in a wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with a sheet of glass or other transparent material to allow light and air to enter and permit a view., The glass or other transparent material that fills a window opening., A period of time during which something is possible or likely to happen., (Computing) A rectangular area on a computer screen in which information is displayed..

The phonetic transcription of "window" is /ˈwɪn.dəʊ/ in British English and /ˈwɪn.doʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "window": opportunity, opening, screen, casement, pane.

Example usage of "window": "I opened the window to let in some fresh air.". More examples on the page.