Window Definition: Usage, Sentences, and Interactive Fun

These are simple and natural examples of how the word “window” is applied in ordinary circumstances by native speakers.

Switching the concept of “window” for other words of the same association can make a person’s speech sound way more varied and expressive.

Related nouns: opening pane glass

Synonyms (contextual): aperture viewport

Common collocations: open a window close a window window view

The definition of “window” becomes clear when seen in common collocations.

With adjectives: open window closed window large window broken window

With verbs: clean a window break a window look through a window

With nouns (noun + noun): window frame window sill window glass window view

Combine idiomatic expressions with “window” to make the English language lively and expressive.

• Window of opportunity — a short period when something can be done successfully.

  She took the window of opportunity to apply for the scholarship.

• Out of the window — ignored or no longer important.

  All our plans went out of the window when the storm started.

• Window shopping — looking at goods without planning to buy them.

  They spent the afternoon window shopping in the city center.

• Open a window into something — to give insight or understanding.

  The book opens a window into another culture.

You are welcome to verify your understanding of the word “window” by going through this brief test.

In case of traveling, learning new languages, or just playing with words, it would be very helpful to know how to say “window” in different languages — particularly when asking about rooms, views, or directions.

Windows are still very much a part of everyday life, and there are many amazing things about them that usually go unnoticed.

• The first windows in history were made of nothing but a plastic-like material.

  In the past, a window opening was covered by animal skin, fabric, or thin stone which made it less susceptible to the elements.

• The first windows in history were not of glass.

  The use of glass in windows became common in Europe only in the 17th century. Before that, glass was a luxury that could only be used in churches, castles, and the houses of rich people.

• The term “window” is derived from the Old Norse.

  The word vindauga literally translates to “wind eye.” This shows that at first, windows were mainly seen as air passageways rather than as places for looking out at lovely views.

• The world’s largest glass window is truly massive.

  It was installed at Taikang Tower in Beijing, China, on 6 August 2021 and covers an area of 50.869 m².

Find significant sayings in which the term “window” is used either in a literal or metaphorical sense to give insight, to show openness, and to offer perspective.