windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
ˈwin-dō-ˌsil 
-də-
: the horizontal member at the bottom of a window opening
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They are best placed on windowsills, entryways, or planted around outdoor spaces.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth near the entry points of your home, such as around baseboards, windowsills, and doors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
In the clip, Coco sits on a perch attached to a window, and as a small black-and-white cat jumps on to the windowsill on the other side, Coco instantly tries to start up a conversation.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas like between couch cushions and windowsills.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth near the entry points of your home, such as around baseboards, windowsills, and doors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
In the clip, Coco sits on a perch attached to a window, and as a small black-and-white cat jumps on to the windowsill on the other side, Coco instantly tries to start up a conversation.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Use the crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas like between couch cushions and windowsills.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 June 2025
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“Windowsill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowsill. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
-ˌsil
: the horizontal piece at the bottom of a window
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