Window
/ˈwɪn.doʊ/noun
An opening in a wall or structure that allows light and air to enter.
Did you know?The word 'window' originally meant 'wind eye', referring to openings that let in air and light, connecting us to nature's breath.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
windō
“a hole or opening for air, a place for light”
Old Norse
Old Norse
vindauga
“wind eye”
Middle English
Middle English
windowe
“a framed opening for air and light, often covered with glass”
14th Century
Middle English
windowe
“a glazed opening in a building, often for display or light”
Modern English
English
window
“an architectural feature for light and ventilation”