bay window

noun

Synonyms of bay windownext
1
: a window or series of windows forming a bay in a room and projecting outward from the wall
2

Examples of bay window in a Sentence

he shopped the company's big and tall line for shirts to fit his bay window
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The aquamarine color scheme continues here, and there’s a cozy breakfast nook in the corner surrounded by bay windows. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026 The orbital outpost is larger than a six-bedroom house, with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree-view bay window. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Photos and video taken at the scene showed heavy flames shooting out of bay windows on the upper floors. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026 Unlike bay windows, which create sharp angles, bow windows form a rounded shape that offers wider views and a softer exterior appearance. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bay window

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bay window was in the 15th century

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“Bay window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20window. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bay window

noun
: a window or set of windows that sticks out from the wall of a building

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