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- [win-doh-peyn]
- /ˈwɪn doʊˌpeɪn/
- /ˈwɪn.dəʊ.peɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [win-doh-peyn]
- /ˈwɪn doʊˌpeɪn/
Definitions of windowpane word
- noun windowpane a plate of glass for filling a window sash within the frame. 1
- noun windowpane a flounder, Scophthalmus aquosus, occurring along the Atlantic coast of North America, characterized by the thinness and translucency of its body. 1
- adjective windowpane designating or having a large, regular design of intersecting lines resembling a series of windowpanes: a windowpane plaid sweater. 1
- noun windowpane A pane of glass in a window. 1
- noun windowpane sheet of glass in window 1
- countable noun windowpane A windowpane is a piece of glass in the window of a building. 0
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Origin of windowpane
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; window + pane
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Parts of speech for Windowpane
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windowpane popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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windowpane usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for windowpane
noun windowpane
- pane — (of food) prepared with bread crumbs; breaded.
- 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.
- glass — Carter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
- glazing — a smooth, glossy surface or coating.
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