dormer

noun dor·mer \ ˈdȯr-mər \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of dormer

: a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof; also : the roofed structure containing such a window

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dormered

play \-mərd\ adjective

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Somehow, despite peeling paint, rotting wood, and overgrown trees, the home’s grand original features (hello dormers and hello porch!) still shine.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "For $65,000, This Once-Grand Mississippi Mansion is Now The Ultimate Fixer Upper," 16 Apr. 2018
Upstairs, the home's dormer windows create a space for a desk and reading area.

— neal j. leitereg, latimes.com, "Moby sees quick interest in refreshed Los Feliz home," 10 Mar. 2018
The kids’ area is situated in a brand-new dormer lofted above the original space.

— becca endicott, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: An Old-Fashioned Summer Camp, Redesigned For Winter," 2 Feb. 2018
Another stairway leads to the third-level guest rooms: three bedrooms with dormers, three full bathrooms and a small living room.

— lisa prevost, New York Times, "House Hunting in … Quebec," 24 Jan. 2018
The second floor features three guest bedrooms, each with a private bath and window seat built into a dormer.

— elle decor staff, ELLE Decor, "The New Look of Tradition," 5 July 2012
Wilkinson gave them a shingle-style house with a stone base and gables and dormers that lend it a slightly New England character.

— ted loos, ELLE Decor, "Complementary Colors," 5 July 2012
Duette window shades by Hunter Douglas provide privacy while also admitting sunlight into this street-facing dormer space.

— carolyn weber, ELLE Decor, "The New Look of Tradition," 5 July 2012
Back to Ranch DressingEyebrow Dormer Romanesque homes, this curved dormer barely peeks above the roofline.

— elle decor staff, ELLE Decor, "Ranch Dressing," 5 July 2012

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Origin and Etymology of dormer

Middle French dormeor dormitory, from Latin dormitorium

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Definition of dormer for English Language Learners

: a window that is in a part of a building that sticks out from a slanted roof
: the part of a building that contains a dormer

DORMER Defined for Kids

dormer

noun dor·mer \ ˈdȯr-mər \

Definition of dormer for Students

: a window placed upright in a sloping roof or the structure containing it

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