window
word
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
WIN-doh
/wˈɪndəʊ/
WIN-doh
Definition
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that allows you to see outside or let in light and air. It can also mean a short period of time in which something can happen.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun for physical windows in buildings, vehicles, or computer screens ('computer window'). 'Window of opportunity' is a common idiom for a short chance to do something. Do not confuse with 'wind' (the moving air).
Spanish: ventanaPortuguese (BR): janelaPortuguese (PT): janelaChinese (Simplified): 窗户Chinese (Traditional): 窗戶Hindi: खिड़कीArabic: نافذةBengali: জানালা - সুযোগের ক্ষণিক সময় (সময়সূচি)Russian: окно - временное окно (период времени)Japanese: 窓 - ウィンドウ (コンピューター) - 窓口 (比喩的な時間の枠)Vietnamese: cửa sổ - khoảng thời gian ngắn (thời cơ)Korean: 창문 - 창 (컴퓨터) - 기회의 창 (비유)Turkish: pencere - zaman aralığı (fırsat penceresi)Urdu: کھڑکی - محدود وقت (موقعہ)Indonesian: jendela - jangka waktu singkat (kesempatan)
Example Sentences
There is a bird on the window.
basic
Please close the window before it gets cold.
basic
She looked out the window at the garden.
basic
He opened the window to let some fresh air in.
natural
I accidentally closed the wrong window on my computer.
natural
There’s only a small window of time to catch the train.
natural