Transom

Pronunciation: /ˈtrænzəm/

Definitions of transom

noun a window above a door or other window, usually hinged to the horizontal crosspiece separating the door from the window

Example Sentences

A1 The boat had a small window above the door called a transom.

A2 The transom of the old house was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings.

B1 The carpenter measured the dimensions of the transom before cutting the glass to fit.

B2 The transom above the doorway allowed natural light to filter into the room.

C1 The architect designed a stunning stained glass transom for the front entrance of the building.

C2 The transom on the sailboat provided ventilation and a view of the horizon while sailing.

Examples of transom in a Sentence

formal The transom above the door allowed natural light to filter into the room.

informal I always forget to close the transom in the bathroom before showering.

slang I propped open the transom so we could sneak out of the party.

figurative The success of the project was the transom through which many opportunities opened up.

Grammatical Forms of transom

• past tense: transomed
• plural: transoms
• comparative: more transom
• superlative: most transom
• present tense: transoms
• future tense: will transom
• perfect tense: have transomed
• continuous tense: is transoming
• singular: transom
• positive degree: transom
• infinitive: to transom
• gerund: transoming
• participle: transomed

Origin and Evolution of transom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'transom' originated from the Old French word 'traverse' meaning 'crossbeam'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'transom' evolved to refer to a horizontal beam or bar across a window or door, and eventually came to also mean a horizontal crosspiece separating a door from a window above it.