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noun |
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A window is an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light. The opening is usually covered with clear glass so that you can see through it. The glass and the frame around a window is also called a "window."
I looked out my window and saw the full moon in the sky.Please close the window so the rain doesn't come in.
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windowless (adj.) |
Window comes from early Scandinavian words that mean "an eye for the wind."