Oriel

Pronunciation: /ˈɔriəl/

Definitions of oriel

noun a window or part of a window projecting from a wall and supported by a bracket or corbel

Example Sentences

A1 The oriel window in the living room lets in a lot of natural light.

A2 The old house had a beautiful oriel that overlooked the garden.

B1 The oriel in the cathedral was intricately designed with stained glass.

B2 The oriel on the second floor provided a stunning view of the city skyline.

C1 The oriel in the historic building was a popular spot for tourists to take photos.

C2 The architect included an oriel in the design of the modern skyscraper to add a unique touch.

Examples of oriel in a Sentence

formal The oriel window in the library allows plenty of natural light to filter in.

informal I love sitting by the oriel window with a book and a cup of tea.

slang Check out the cool oriel in that old building!

figurative Her mind was like an oriel, always open to new ideas and perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of oriel

• past tense: orielled
• plural: oriels
• comparative: more oriel
• superlative: most oriel
• present tense: oriel
• future tense: will oriel
• perfect tense: have orieled
• continuous tense: is orieling
• singular: oriel
• positive degree: oriel
• infinitive: to oriel
• gerund: orieling
• participle: orielled

Origin and Evolution of oriel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'oriel' originated from the Old French word 'oriol' which referred to a small room or porch projecting from a building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'oriel' evolved to specifically refer to a bay window or a projecting window with a roof or hood.