windowpane

noun

win·dow·pane | \ ˈwin-dō-ˌpān

, -də-\

Definition of windowpane

1 : a pane in a window

2 : tattersall

Examples of windowpane in a Sentence

Ice had formed on the windowpane.

Recent Examples on the Web

Because first of all, like ironing a shirt or replacing a broken windowpane, few chores are more satisfying. — Ryan D'agostino, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Tools for Making Gutter Cleaning a Less Loathsome Chore," 8 Nov. 2018 Douglas Brenner: Did flashbacks like leaded windowpanes blur your focus on the busy here and now? — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, "Bill Shakespeare Would Be Proud To Live In This House," 5 Oct. 2018 Best: $130 to $190 400 to 600 thread count Egyptian or Pima cotton, some with windowpane or hemstitch detailing. — Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, "The Best Luxury Sheets For the Perfect Night's Sleep," 15 Nov. 2018 As far as grander minimalist statements go, the windowpane-check silk suiting hit the mark and felt right at home in the artist’s airy studio. — Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, "Equipment Goes Beyond the Basic With Its First Full Ready-to-Wear Collection," 29 Sep. 2018 Every door is shut, and a white paper shade covers each door’s windowpane. — Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "What Littleton Learned," 1 Aug. 2018 In one of these shots, Harry wears a classy navy windowpane patterned suit with brown suede detailing at the cuffs and lapel, and lime green edging on the suit and pockets. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Harry Styles Hung Out With Lambs and Piglets in New Gucci Campaign," 18 Sep. 2018 There is only rain rolling slowly down a windowpane, for all time. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty: In his 15 years, Matt Stratman made his mark on our community.," 6 July 2018 Apply even on a cloudy day because U.V.A. light penetrates through the clouds and windowpanes. — Sunhee Grinnell, Vanities, "Here Comes the Sun: A 2018 Summer Tanning Guide," 25 May 2018

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