Windowpane: meaning, definitions and examples
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windowpane
[ ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn ]
in a house
A windowpane is a flat sheet of glass in a window.
Synonyms
glass pane, window glass
Examples of usage
- The sun shone through the windowpane.
- I accidentally broke the windowpane while cleaning the window.
in a car
A windowpane is a movable glass panel in a vehicle.
Synonyms
car window, vehicle glass panel
Examples of usage
- I rolled down the windowpane to feel the breeze.
- He looked out of the car windowpane.
in architecture
A windowpane is a section of a window divided by vertical or horizontal bars.
Synonyms
muntin, sash bar
Examples of usage
- The old house had windowpanes with intricate designs.
- She admired the leaded windowpanes in the church.
Translations
Translations of the word "windowpane" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vidraça
🇮🇳 खिड़की का शीशा
🇩🇪 Fensterscheibe
🇮🇩 jendela kaca
🇺🇦 віконна шибка
🇵🇱 szyba okienna
🇯🇵 窓ガラス
🇫🇷 carreau
🇪🇸 cristal de ventana
🇹🇷 pencere camı
🇰🇷 창유리
🇸🇦 لوح زجاج النافذة
🇨🇿 okenní tabule
🇸🇰 okenná tabuľa
🇨🇳 窗玻璃
🇸🇮 okensko steklo
🇮🇸 gluggarúða
🇰🇿 терезе әйнегі
🇬🇪 ფანჯრის მინა
🇦🇿 pəncərə şüşəsi
🇲🇽 cristal de la ventana
Word origin
The word 'windowpane' originated in the 15th century, derived from the Middle English words 'window' and 'pane'. The concept of a transparent opening in a wall to let light in dates back to ancient times. The development of glassmaking techniques in the Middle Ages allowed for the production of larger, clearer windowpanes, revolutionizing architecture and interior design.