window seat

noun

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

Oak beams and panelling; walnut cabinetry and panelling; vaulted window seats and a four-poster said to be the first to have been carved in Kabul more than 100 years ago, conspire to create a completely different look. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

In the living room, low-slung custom sofas in a Rogers & Goffigon velvet curve and welcome, and a window seat was added to create an intimate spot within the space. —Alessandra Codinha, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026

The train, which departs every Wednesday, is limited to 22 passengers and everyone is guaranteed a window seat. —Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

The home has wood floors, an open plan with an eat-in kitchen island, a French door refrigerator, a window seat, and wood detailing throughout. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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