storm window

noun

: a sash placed outside an ordinary window as a protection against severe weather

called also storm sash

Examples of storm window in a Sentence

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Insulation features, like storm windows and sealed doors, also add value. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 From mini-splits to storm windows, every modern upgrade was carefully concealed in a renovation that prioritized preservation over show Matt Dutile All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025 Insulate your home, with storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025 Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics; weather stripping doors and windows; and installing storm windows. Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for storm window

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of storm window was circa 1888

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“Storm window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storm%20window. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

storm window

noun
: a glass window that is placed outside an ordinary window as a protection against severe weather
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