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Louver: meaning, definitions and examples

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louver

 

[ หˆluหvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

window design

A louver is a type of window or door that consists of a series of slats or blades that can be adjusted to control airflow while keeping out rain and sunlight. Louvers can be found in various architectural designs and can serve both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Synonyms

blind, shutter, vent

Examples of usage

  • The louvered windows allowed for ventilation without letting in too much sunlight.
  • The architect designed the building with decorative louvers to enhance its modern look.
  • In the hot summer months, the louvers helped keep the indoor temperature comfortable.
  • He installed a louvered door to separate the living room from the hallway.

Translations

Translations of the word "louver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น persiana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‚เคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jalousie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jendela berlapis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะปัŽะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaluzja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท persienne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ persiana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perspektif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพaluzii

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพalรบzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™พๅถ็ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพaluzija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรบga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒŸแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jalรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ persiana

Etymology

The word 'louver' has its origins in the French term 'louvreur', which means 'to let in light' or 'to allow air to flow.' The term 'louvres' was derived from the medieval Latin 'aluvium', which conveys the idea of 'to wash away' or 'to flow.' This is fitting, considering that louvers were designed to manage airflow and light entry in structures while providing protection from rain. Over the centuries, the use of louvers expanded beyond mere function; they became integral to architectural styles, adding elegance and dimension to buildings. By the 19th century, 'louver' had solidified in English usage to refer specifically to these slatted structures, and they became commonplace in both residential and commercial designs, known for their ability to maintain privacy while still allowing light and air to permeate a room.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,413, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.