bow window
/'bou'windou/
Definition
- 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
Noun
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a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house
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