Definition

1. Noun:
   • A shutter made of angled slats: A jalousie is a type of window covering or shutter constructed from a series of horizontal, parallel slats (or louvers). These slats are typically angled to control ventilation and light while providing privacy.
   • A window with glass louvers: A jalousie can also refer to a window itself, where the glazing consists of multiple, overlapping glass slats set in a frame. These glass slats can often be opened and closed in unison.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old house had wooden jalousies on all the windows to keep out the midday sun.
  • We opened the glass jalousies to let in the cool evening breeze.

Advanced Usage

• Architectural Feature: Jalousies are commonly associated with tropical or historic architecture, designed to maximize air flow in hot climates while offering protection from rain and sun.
  • The veranda was enclosed by elegant glass jalousies.

Variants and Related Words

• Louver (or Louvre) (n): A slatted opening, often used in ventilation systems or as part of a jalousie.
  • The attic has louvers for ventilation.

Synonyms

• Louvered shutter
• Venetian blind (a related but distinct window covering with adjustable slats, usually made of fabric, wood, or plastic, and not typically part of the window structure itself)

Noun

1. a shutter made of angled slats
2. a window with glass louvers