casement

noun

case·​ment ˈkās-mənt How to pronounce casement (audio)
: a window sash that opens on hinges at the side
also : a window with such a sash

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Custom windows and doors built to last Renewal by Andersen offers a range of window styles, including double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, bay and bow windows, all custom-manufactured using Fibrex composite material designed for durability and energy efficiency. Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026 The two bedrooms are on opposite ends of the apartment — ideal — and the rear bedroom is set up with a walk-in closet and dual exposures with oversize casement windows. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026 While egress windows can be designed using styles like casement or sliding windows, the defining feature is their code-compliant opening size and placement. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 Some of the patties come with laminated Haitian-style casements that are burnished in a deep fryer. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casement

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, hollow molding

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casement was in the 15th century

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“Casement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casement. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

casement

noun
case·​ment ˈkā-smənt How to pronounce casement (audio)
1
: a window frame opening on hinges like a door
2
: a window with a casement

Biographical Definition

Casement

biographical name

Case·​ment ˈkās-mənt How to pronounce Casement (audio)
Sir Roger David 1864–1916 Irish rebel

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