Window: meaning, definitions and examples

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window

 

[ หˆwษชndษ™สŠ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น janela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคกเคผเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fenster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jendela

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะบะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช“ (ใพใฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fenรชtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pencere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๋ฌธ (changmun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงูุฐุฉ (naafida)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช—ๆˆท (chuฤnghรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gluggi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะตะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ (panjara)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ncษ™rษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventana

Etymology

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.

See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,495, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.