: a window sash that opens on hinges at the side
also
: a window with such a sash
Examples of casement in a Sentence
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Large casement windows allow natural light to flood in at all times of the day.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
There’s also an office/den with glass casement windows that frost up for privacy at the flip of a switch.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Plus, the south-facing units get the light coming through those cold casement windows all day.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Aug. 2023
The sink sits under a pair of casement windows, the flooring is a sandy-colored ceramic tile, the breakfast bar offers seating for four, and the appliances are stainless steel, including the gas stove.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
The house was updated with Emtek hardware, solid-core interior doors and Sierra Pacific casement windows.
—Kambry Ruby, Dallas News, 28 July 2023
Inside is a living room with original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, recessed shelving and custom-made, wood-frame casement windows.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 July 2023
For ventilation, the greenhouse has a rear casement window and a latching Dutch door, which allows for airflow while keeping out small animals.
—Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
The corner apartment has two walls of large casement windows and tons of tasteful updates since it was last sold in the early days of the pandemic.
—Jenny Xie, Curbed, 22 Mar. 2022
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
There’s also an office/den with glass casement windows that frost up for privacy at the flip of a switch.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Plus, the south-facing units get the light coming through those cold casement windows all day.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Aug. 2023
The sink sits under a pair of casement windows, the flooring is a sandy-colored ceramic tile, the breakfast bar offers seating for four, and the appliances are stainless steel, including the gas stove.
—John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
The house was updated with Emtek hardware, solid-core interior doors and Sierra Pacific casement windows.
—Kambry Ruby, Dallas News, 28 July 2023
Inside is a living room with original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, recessed shelving and custom-made, wood-frame casement windows.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 July 2023
For ventilation, the greenhouse has a rear casement window and a latching Dutch door, which allows for airflow while keeping out small animals.
—Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
The corner apartment has two walls of large casement windows and tons of tasteful updates since it was last sold in the early days of the pandemic.
—Jenny Xie, Curbed, 22 Mar. 2022
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“Casement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casement. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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casement
noun
case·ment
ˈkā-smənt 
1
: a window frame opening on hinges like a door
2
: a window with a casement
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