Dormer: meaning, definitions and examples

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dormer

 

[ หˆdษ”หr.mษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architectural feature

A dormer is a structural element of a building that protrudes from the sloped roof. It typically contains a window and allows for natural light and additional headspace in a room. Dormers can vary in style, including gabled, hipped, or shed types, and are often used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a house. They are especially popular in homes with attics, as they provide ventilation and extra space under the roof.

Synonyms

projection, roof extension, roof window

Examples of usage

  • The new house design features a large dormer above the master bedroom.
  • They decided to add a dormer to take advantage of the view from upstairs.
  • The architect suggested a gabled dormer to match the existing roofline.

Translations

Translations of the word "dormer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dormer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dachgaube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atap dormer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะผะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dormer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒผใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lucarne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dormer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dormer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฝ์ฐฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุงูุฐ ุงู„ุณู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™eลกnรญ okno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ streลกnรฉ okno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ็ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streลกna okna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dormer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ั‹ั€ ั‚ะตั€ะตะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dormer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dormer

Etymology

The term 'dormer' originates from the Middle French word 'dormir', which means 'to sleep'. This is a reference to the rooms under the eaves of a roof, which historically were often used for sleeping. The architectural term came into use in English around the 16th century, as home designs began incorporating more complex roof structures, allowing for additional living space under the eaves. Over the centuries, the design of dormers evolved with different architectural styles, influencing how they are integrated into buildings. Dormers became particularly popular in the 19th century during the Victorian era, when elaborate roof designs were favored to create visually distinctive homes. Today, dormers remain a widely appreciated feature in residential architecture, valued for both functionality and aesthetic enhancement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,652 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.