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- [win-doh]
- /ˈwɪn doʊ/
- /ˈwɪndəʊ/
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- [win-doh]
- /ˈwɪn doʊ/
Definitions of window word
- noun window an opening in the wall of a building, the side of a vehicle, etc., for the admission of air or light, or both, commonly fitted with a frame in which are set movable sashes containing panes of glass. 1
- noun window such an opening with the frame, sashes, and panes of glass, or any other device, by which it is closed. 1
- noun window the frame, sashes, and panes of glass, or the like, intended to fit such an opening: Finally the builders put in the windows. 1
- noun window a windowpane. 1
- noun window anything likened to a window in appearance or function, as a transparent section in an envelope, displaying the address. 1
- noun window a period of time regarded as highly favorable for initiating or completing something: Investors have a window of perhaps six months before interest rates rise. 1
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Origin of window
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English windoge, windowe < Old Norse vindauga, equivalent to vindr wind1 + auga eye
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Parts of speech for Window
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
window popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
window usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for window
noun window
- pane — (of food) prepared with bread crumbs; breaded.
- windowpane — a plate of glass for filling a window sash within the frame.
- glass — Carter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
- glazing — a smooth, glossy surface or coating.
- opportunity — an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
Top questions with window
- how much is that doggie in the window?
- how to remove window tint?
- how to clean window?
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