bay window

noun

1
: a window or series of windows forming a bay in a room and projecting outward from the wall
2

Examples of bay window in a Sentence

he shopped the company's big and tall line for shirts to fit his bay window
Recent Examples on the Web Dear Amy: My brother got married at our house in front of a bay window with a magnificent view of the Concord River. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 The five-bedroom house features exposed beams, a tiled entry, living and family rooms with walls of French doors leading to the patio and pool, an eat-in kitchen with pantry, and a primary bedroom with bay window, fireplace, and French doors to a porch and garden. The Week Staff, theweek, 28 May 2024 Its bay window adds light, space, and visual appeal, while its fireplace, one of three in the home, is the focal point. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2024 French doors open to a large terrace for alfresco dining and lounging, and a deep bay window is perfectly aligned with the swimming pool. Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bay window 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bay window was in the 15th century

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“Bay window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20window. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bay window

noun
: a window or set of windows that sticks out from the wall of a building

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