Window
(noun)
- An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
- A transparent panel in the cockpit of an aircraft through which the pilot can see outside.
- A period of opportunity.
- A graphical user interface element that displays the contents of a file or folder.
- A transparent panel in a computer screen through which the user can see the desktop or the contents of an open application.
Origin:
Old english windǣge, from wind "wind" + ǣge "eye", of germanic origin; related to dutch and german fenster, from an indo-european root shared by latin ventus "wind".
Examples:
- She looked out of the window.
- He opened the window to let in some fresh air.
- The window was broken and had to be repaired.
- I'm sorry, the window for submissions has closed.
- He maximized the window to see the whole document.