storm window
noun
: a sash placed outside an ordinary window as a protection against severe weather
called also storm sash
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Close doors and window to outside, and install storm windows or add insulation to basement windows.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
From an energy-efficiency standpoint, storm windows can improve overall thermal performance by reducing air leakage, especially on older single-pane windows.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Insulation features, like storm windows and sealed doors, also add value.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
From an energy-efficiency standpoint, storm windows can improve overall thermal performance by reducing air leakage, especially on older single-pane windows.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Insulation features, like storm windows and sealed doors, also add value.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Storm window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storm%20window. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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