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clerestory
noun
clere·sto·ry
ˈklir-ˌstȯr-ē 
-st(ə-)rē
variants
or less commonly clearstory
1
: an outside wall of a room or building that rises above an adjoining roof and contains windows
2
: gallery
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To the right is the sunken living room, which has a row of clerestory windows and a fireplace with a ceiling-height brick surround.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Hallmarks of mid-century modern style include rich hardwood floors, stylish clerestory windows, and oversized glass doors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
As the day passes, shadows trace the earthen-red floors, clock-like in their sweep and complemented by golden beams of light from clerestory windows above the main living area.
—Nick Remsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
The 2022 four-bedroom has a vaulted great room with clerestory windows, wall of sliders, and floating wood-and-steel stairs; open kitchen with island and garage-door window; primary suite with walk-in closet; rec room; and wine cellar.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Hallmarks of mid-century modern style include rich hardwood floors, stylish clerestory windows, and oversized glass doors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
As the day passes, shadows trace the earthen-red floors, clock-like in their sweep and complemented by golden beams of light from clerestory windows above the main living area.
—Nick Remsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
The 2022 four-bedroom has a vaulted great room with clerestory windows, wall of sliders, and floating wood-and-steel stairs; open kitchen with island and garage-door window; primary suite with walk-in closet; rec room; and wine cellar.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Clerestory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clerestory. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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clerestory
noun
clere·sto·ry
ˈkli(ə)r-ˌstōr-ē
-ˌstȯr-
plural clerestories
: an outside wall of a room or building that rises above a roof next to it and contains windows
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