bay window

noun

Definition of bay window

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

2 : potbelly sense 1

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if his bay window gets any bigger, it's going to need its own draw curtains

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The master bedroom features original crown molding, has two closets and a front-facing bay window. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: One of a Kind: Single-level Alamo home with detached guesthouse undergoes an incredibly sophisticated update," 24 June 2019 The area also holds a formal eat-in space near bay windows that offer views of the surrounding area. — Houston Chronicle, "McNaught Mansion offers views of lake," 14 May 2013 The cafe’s stage, set into a bay window, had a striped vintage armchair that seemed more appropriate for children’s storytelling hours. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "How Andrew Yang’s Robot Apocalypse Can Heal a Divided Nation," 18 July 2019 The adjacent casual dining area is spacious and features a bay window with garden views. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Privacy, beauty and a backyard sanctuary can be yours at this Mediterranean-style cul-de-sac home," 16 July 2019 The apartment itself is a whitewashed and airy 350 square meters, or about 3,750 square feet, and is lightly furnished and has large bay windows. — Raphael Minder, BostonGlobe.com, "What’s it like to live in Barcelona’s most famous Gaudí home? A bit inconvenient," 29 June 2019 One of his creations included a home for former Chrysler president K.T. Keller, which had an Elizabethan design that included a bay window and arched entryway. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Palmer Woods: A guide to Detroit neighborhood's history, architecture," 12 Oct. 2017 Clad in light shades of yellow and green, the second story holds a master suite with bay windows and an office. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Actress Glenn Close brings bucolic New York farmhouse to market," 18 June 2019 The master suite holds one of five fireplaces, as well as bay windows and a bathroom with teak floors and hydronic heating. — sacbee, "The Dude is selling: Take a look at Jeff Bridges’ Montecito home that’s for sale," 4 June 2019

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bay window

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bay window

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

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bay window

noun

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Kids Definition of bay window

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

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