Window: meaning, definitions and examples

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window

[ ˈwɪndəʊ ]

^{Context #1}

building

An opening in the wall or roof of a building, typically with glass in it, for admission of light and air.

Synonyms

aperture, opening, portal

Examples of usage

The sun shone through the window.
She opened the window to let in some fresh air.

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computing

A rectangular area on a computer screen in which a user can view the contents of one file while being able to see another file.

Synonyms

interface, screen, viewport

Examples of usage

I had my email program open in one window and my web browser in another.

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computing

Display or be displayed in a window.

Synonyms

display, present, show

Examples of usage

The error message window popped up on the screen.

Translations

Translations of the word "window" in other languages:

🇵🇹 janela

🇮🇳 खिड़की

🇩🇪 Fenster

🇮🇩 jendela

🇺🇦 вікно

🇵🇱 okno

🇯🇵 窓 (まど)

🇫🇷 fenêtre

🇪🇸 ventana

🇹🇷 pencere

🇰🇷 창문 (changmun)

🇸🇦 نافذة (naafida)

🇨🇿 okno

🇸🇰 okno

🇨🇳 窗户 (chuānghù)

🇸🇮 okno

🇮🇸 gluggi

🇰🇿 терезе

🇬🇪 ფანჯარა (panjara)

🇦🇿 pəncərə

🇲🇽 ventana

Word origin

The word 'window' originated from the Old Norse word 'vindauga', which is a combination of 'vindr' meaning 'wind' and 'auga' meaning 'eye'. The concept of a window as an opening in a wall to let in light and air has been around for centuries, with various forms of windows found in different cultures throughout history. Windows have evolved from simple openings covered with cloth or animal hide to the glass windows we are familiar with today.