windowpane

noun

win·​dow·​pane ˈwin-dō-ˌpān How to pronounce windowpane (audio)
-də-
1
: a pane in a window
2

Examples of windowpane in a Sentence

Ice had formed on the windowpane.
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To prevent further frost buildup and improve comfort, turn on the heat to maintain a warm, consistent temperature and keep your windowpanes clear and frost-free. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 There’s something timeless about a bold windowpane pattern. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 AllModern Laurene Blackout Curtain Panel $45 $40 Wayfair There’s something timeless about a bold windowpane pattern. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024 In one of Burkle's recent projects, a windowpane repeat oozes warmth without upstaging the curved oven alcove or verdant cabinets and trim. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for windowpane 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of windowpane was in 1750

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“Windowpane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowpane. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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windowpane

noun
win·​dow·​pane ˈwin-dō-ˌpān How to pronounce windowpane (audio)
: a pane in a window

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