picture window

noun

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

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The bed is raised a little and has some storage underneath, plus there's a large picture window to frame the view. New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026 Standing out inside the single-level primary dwelling, which is outfitted with high-tech Control4, Lutron, and Sonos systems, is a fireside living room sporting a wood-beam ceiling and large picture windows. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026 All cabins feature a DVD/CD player with an LCD screen and picture windows. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Standard window types include double-hung, casement, and picture windows, each with distinct pros and cons. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for picture window

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Feb. 2026.

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picture window

noun
: a large window designed to frame a view
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