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bay window
noun
1
: a window or series of windows forming a bay in a room and projecting outward from the wall
2
Synonyms
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
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
Large bay windows reveal the Eiffel Tower, among other Paris landmarks, peaking in from the outside, while within.
Capton also surrounds himself with strong women.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 May 2024
Alongside key features like rustic wood beam ceilings and bay windows, there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread out over 3,089 square feet of living space.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
Vast panes of glass and large bay windows—designed and built specifically for this villa—welcome the surrounding views and create a distinct indoor-outdoor feel.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
An elegant copper roaster parked in the shop's front bay window churns out the store's custom blends, including a popular one with Ethiopian beans named after that baby brother: The Benjamin.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
Like automobiles, buyers customize their new houses by choosing a bay window over a regular one, say, or a different configuration of bedrooms.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Most notably, the contemporary-looking residence combines original architectural elements like classical proportions, soaring 13-foot-plus ceilings, and plenty of bay windows.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
Given the cold weather persistently coming through the drafty bay windows of tenement flats in Glasgow, my mother would neatly stack the plates in the groove of the radiator to heat them up and set the table with a bright red tablecloth, the color of luck over the festivities.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024
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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 23 May. 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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