Louver

Pronunciation: /ˈluːvər/

Definitions of louver

noun a type of window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that are angled to admit light and air while keeping out rain and direct sunshine

Example Sentences

A1 The louver on the window helps regulate the airflow.

A2 I need to clean the louver in the air conditioning unit.

B1 The louver in the car allows you to adjust the direction of the air.

B2 The louver in the ventilation system needs to be replaced.

C1 The louver design in the building facade is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

C2 The louver system in the greenhouse is automated for optimal climate control.

Examples of louver in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with louvered windows for better ventilation.

informal I love how the louver blinds look in the living room.

slang Check out those cool louvers on that car!

figurative She kept her emotions hidden behind a louver of indifference.

Grammatical Forms of louver

• past tense: louvered
• plural: louvers
• comparative: more louvered
• superlative: most louvered
• present tense: louvers
• future tense: will louver
• perfect tense: have louvered
• continuous tense: is louvering
• singular: louver
• positive degree: louver
• infinitive: to louver
• gerund: louvering
• participle: louvering

Origin and Evolution of louver

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'louver' originated from the Old French word 'loever' meaning 'to praise' or 'to laud'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'louver' shifted from praising or lauding to refer to a type of window or ventilation system with angled slats to allow airflow while keeping out rain and direct sunlight.