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Definition of window seat
1 : a seat built into a window recess
2 : a seat next to a window (as in a bus or airplane)
Examples of window seat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Some accommodations, like ours, feature a window seat overlooking the plaza; all include amenities such as a small refrigerator, television, kettle for coffee or tea, desk and chair, box for locking valuables, and free WiFi.
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BostonGlobe.com, "Check in: Downtown Camper a creative stop for ‘urban explorers’ in Stockholm - The Boston Globe," 25 Sep. 2019 One had a middle seat; the other had a window seat.
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Erika Mailman, Washington Post, "Two kids, two parents, no overhead bags or reserved seats. Could they survive economy light?," 9 Aug. 2019 Miriam’s father reclined, legs stretched out in the window seat of his neat, warm house.
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Juliana Hanle, Scientific American, "The Fight for the Reindeer," 18 Nov. 2019 The Broncos sprung for a first-class window seat on Harris’ flight.
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Ryan O’halloran, The Denver Post, "Broncos Journal: Unblocked pass rushers causing havoc for offense," 27 Oct. 2019 The kitchen also offers a bump-out with a window seat, as well as a pantry and a mudroom.
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John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: Antique look belies contemporary interior of Newburyport beauty," 1 Oct. 2019 Two bedrooms feature front-facing window seats and share a full bathroom with a dual-sink vanity, porcelain tile floor, and tub/shower combination.
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Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Intricately remodeled home in Alamo’s Bryan Meadow area showcases a private playland," 9 Sep. 2019 One had a middle seat; the other had a window seat.
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Erika Mailman, chicagotribune.com, "With some creativity, flying ‘economy light’ as a family isn’t a weighty endeavor," 20 Aug. 2019 The staircase landing has a reading nook with a window seat and handy USB outlets.
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oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams: Modern farmhouse has high-tech features," 16 Aug. 2019
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