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- [kleer-stawr-ee, -stohr-ee]
- /ˈklɪərˌstɔr i, -ˌstoʊr i/
- /ˈklɪə.stɔː.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleer-stawr-ee, -stohr-ee]
- /ˈklɪərˌstɔr i, -ˌstoʊr i/
Definitions of clerestory word
- noun clerestory a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof 3
- noun clerestory the part of the wall in which these windows are set 3
- noun clerestory the upper part of a wall, specif. of a church, containing windows for lighting the central part of a lofty room or space 3
- noun plural clerestory Architecture. a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior. 1
- noun plural clerestory a raised construction, as on the roof of a railroad car, having windows or slits for admitting light or air. 1
- noun clerestory The upper part of the nave, choir, and transepts of a large church, containing a series of windows. It is clear of the roofs of the aisles and admits light to the central parts of the building. 1
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Origin of clerestory
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English, equivalent to clere clear + story story2
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Parts of speech for Clerestory
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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clerestory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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