bow window

/'bou'windou/

Thân thiện

A family sits together in the cozy bow window of their home.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A projecting curved window: A "bow window" is a type of window that curves outward from the main wall of a building, forming a gentle arc or bay. It is designed to provide a wider view and more interior space and light than a flat window.

Usage

• A "bow window" is a specific architectural feature. It is used to describe the physical structure of a building.
• It is typically a single noun phrase. The word "bow" in this context is pronounced /boʊ/ (like the weapon for shooting arrows) and refers to the curved shape.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Victorian house featured an elegant bow window overlooking the garden.
  • They added a cozy reading nook inside the bow window.

Advanced Usage

• Architectural distinction: A "bow window" is often compared to a "bay window." While both project outward, a bay window typically has angled sides, whereas a bow window has a curved structure with multiple windows set in a gentle arc.

Variants and Related Words

• Bay window (n): A window that projects outward from a wall, but usually with flat sides at angles rather than a continuous curve.
• Oriel window (n): A type of bay window that projects from an upper floor and is supported by brackets or corbels.

Synonyms

• Projecting window: A general term for any window that extends beyond the exterior wall.
• Curved bay: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the shape.

Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bay window