picture window

noun

: an outsize usually single-paned window designed to frame an exterior view

Examples of picture window in a Sentence

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The retro American bar—with its picture windows right on the river—is a wonderful spot for a glass of fizz or a vintage Negroni. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The most elite travelers can secure the Superior Deluxe Class, which offers two large picture windows - typically unheard of in vintage rail - and a cabin attendant who transforms the suite into a king-sized bedroom each evening. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Light streamed into the lobby through large picture windows. David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 This is spacious by tiny house standards, while the high ceiling and large picture window help fill the interior with natural light. Adam Williams may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for picture window

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture window was in 1938

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“Picture window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture%20window. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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picture window

noun
: a large window designed to frame a view
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