windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
ˈwin-dō-ˌsil 
-də-
: the horizontal member at the bottom of a window opening
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For wood surfaces and antiques, break out a microfiber cloth—and don't forget about your windowsills, shower rungs, and shelves.
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Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators found blood on a windowsill outside the first-floor condo and more blood smeared on the walls and windows, the DA's office said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
For homeowners or renters, an easier method is to attach a radiator shelf or windowsill deflector to direct more heat into the room.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
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Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators found blood on a windowsill outside the first-floor condo and more blood smeared on the walls and windows, the DA's office said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
For homeowners or renters, an easier method is to attach a radiator shelf or windowsill deflector to direct more heat into the room.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Windowsill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowsill. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
-ˌsil
: the horizontal piece at the bottom of a window
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