Window

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Definitions of window

noun a transparent opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter a room

Example Sentences

A1 I looked out the window and saw a bird.

A2 She opened the window to let in some fresh air.

B1 The window in my room is broken and needs to be fixed.

B2 I like to sit by the window and read a book.

C1 The stained glass window in the church is beautiful.

C2 From the window of my hotel room, I could see the Eiffel Tower.

Examples of window in a Sentence

formal She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.

informal I saw a cute puppy outside the window!

slang Let's hang out by the window and chill.

figurative The window to her soul was open, revealing her true emotions.

Grammatical Forms of window

• past tense: windowed
• plural: windows
• comparative: more windowed
• superlative: most windowed
• present tense: window
• future tense: will window
• perfect tense: have windowed
• continuous tense: is windowing
• singular: window
• positive degree: window
• infinitive: to window
• gerund: windowing
• participle: windowed

Origin and Evolution of window

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'window' originated from the Old Norse word 'vindauga', which is a combination of 'vindr' meaning 'wind' and 'auga' meaning 'eye'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'window' has evolved to refer to an opening in a wall or roof that allows light and air to pass through, typically fitted with glass or other transparent material to keep out the weather.