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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Examples of bay window in a Sentence

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

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Your lawn will be all the rage thanks to the plastic home's two chalkboards, kitchen accessories, and, not to be outdone, premium bay windows. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's Over-the-Top Family Playhouse Is Surprisingly Affordable," 6 Apr. 2019 Large groupings of windows are common, and occasionally there are picturesque floating bay windows called oriel windows on the first or second story. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "There's A Reason You Don't See Many Tudor-Style Homes These Days," 1 Nov. 2018 Some Queen Anne homes also have octagonal towers (topped with a round pointed roof) and ornate bay windows—in short, nothing about these homes is subtle. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About Victorian Homes," 6 Nov. 2018 Floral wallpaper covers almost every room, including this bedroom, complete with bay windows to match the home's exterior. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "See the Victorian Mansion-Inspired Sets Where 'Sharp Objects' Was Filmed," 5 Aug. 2018 So on the sofas in the opposing bay windows there is a red-and-white version of her leopard print, without looking too much like leopard. — Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, "Ann Pyne on Designing a Happy and Fun Southampton Home," 2 Oct. 2012 Look at that beautiful bay window the killer just crashed through! — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Can You Guess How Much These Classic Horror-Film Houses Cost?," 30 Oct. 2018 And speaking of dinner, the dining room is on point: There's an elaborate mural surrounding the room on the walls and a bay window that provides a cozy nook for tea or dessert. — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, "The Adorable Home From "Miracle on 34th Street" Is for Sale," 27 Oct. 2015 The Preacher Suite—named for a preacher and his wife who once lived in the mansion and hosted church services for locals—features a king-size bed, a beautiful clawfoot tub, and dreamy bay windows. — Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips from Houston," 12 Oct. 2018

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