windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
ˈwin-dō-ˌsil 
-də-
: the horizontal member at the bottom of a window opening
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This handheld vacuum has a compact design that’s easy to grab in a pinch to clean off furniture, car seats, windowsills, and more.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Shanda, who had dark hair and eyes and a gentle demeanor, kept windowsills filled with plants.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes, from tall trees and tropical species that can reach the ceiling to compact succulents that soak up natural light on a windowsill.
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Place an absorbent towel on the windowsill to catch any moisture or water drips.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Shanda, who had dark hair and eyes and a gentle demeanor, kept windowsills filled with plants.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes, from tall trees and tropical species that can reach the ceiling to compact succulents that soak up natural light on a windowsill.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Place an absorbent towel on the windowsill to catch any moisture or water drips.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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“Windowsill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowsill. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
-ˌsil
: the horizontal piece at the bottom of a window
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