windowsill

noun

win·​dow·​sill ˈwin-dō-ˌsil How to pronounce windowsill (audio)
-də-
: the horizontal member at the bottom of a window opening

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Her gourd centerpiece accented her dining room, tiny orange pumpkins dotted a windowsill, and a single large waxy white pumpkin was perched in just the right spot on a sideboard. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024 Arrange the five candles of different heights on your mantle, table, or windowsill, then instantly create a cozy atmosphere — without worrying about flames. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 It’s also outfitted with a swiveling head to steer around corners, plus a detachable canister that offers better reach for above-ground messes on furniture, car seats, and windowsills. Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 For many gardeners, indoor growing is limited to sowing seeds on a windowsill and adding supplemental lighting for seedlings in spring. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for windowsill 

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of windowsill was in 1703

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“Windowsill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowsill. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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windowsill

noun
win·​dow·​sill -ˌsil How to pronounce windowsill (audio)
: the horizontal piece at the bottom of a window
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