louver

noun

lou·​ver ˈlü-vər How to pronounce louver (audio)
variants or louvre
1
: a roof lantern or turret often with slatted apertures for escape of smoke or admission of light in a medieval building
2
a
: an opening provided with one or more slanted fixed or movable fins to allow flow of air but to exclude rain or sun or to provide privacy
b
: a finned or vaned device for controlling a flow of air or the radiation of light
c
: a fin or shutter of a louver
louvered adjective
or less commonly louvred

Examples of louver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The engine cover has six louvers, one for each of the cylinders. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 Taking its name from developer Tiger Properties and not to be confused with the Singapore tower of the same name, the Tiger Sky Tower will reach a height of 532 m (1,745 ft) and feature a glazed exterior enlivened by what look like some metallic shading louvers in the renders. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024 This includes a new front splitter, air outlets (louvers) in the front fenders, changes to the side skirts, underbody and rear diffuser. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 Squirrels can also enter through roof vents, attic louvers, and ventilation fan openings. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for louver 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English lover, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of louver was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Louver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/louver. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

louver

noun
lou·​ver
variants or louvre
1
: an opening provided with one or more slanted strips to allow flow of air or light but to exclude rain or sun or to provide privacy
2
: one of the slanted strips of a louver
louvered
-vərd
adjective

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