stained-glass window
Noun: A stained-glass window is a window composed of pieces of colored glass, often held together by strips of lead. The glass is typically painted or stained with designs, figures, or patterns, especially for decorative or pictorial effect, and is commonly found in churches and other significant buildings.
The term "stained-glass window" refers specifically to the complete architectural feature. It is used to describe both the artistic object and its functional role as a window. - It is often a focal point in religious architecture, used to depict biblical scenes or saints. - It can also be a decorative element in secular buildings.
- The sunlight streamed through the beautiful stained-glass window, casting colored patterns on the floor.
- The cathedral is famous for its medieval stained-glass windows.
- An artist was commissioned to design a new stained-glass window for the library's entrance.
- As an artistic medium: The term can refer to the craft or art form itself.
- In metaphorical language: It can be used poetically to describe something that filters or colors light or perception.
- Stained glass (noun phrase): The material itself, consisting of colored glass used to make decorative windows or objects.
- Glass painting (noun phrase): The technique of applying paint to glass, which is often part of creating a stained-glass window.
- Rose window (noun phrase): A specific, often circular, stained-glass window common in Gothic architecture.
- Leadlight window (though this more commonly refers to windows with clear or lightly tinted leaded glass, not necessarily colored).
- Pictorial window.
- Glass mosaic window.
There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "stained-glass window." The term is generally used literally.
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a window made of stained glass
