windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
ˈwin-dō-ˌsil 
-də-
: the horizontal member at the bottom of a window opening
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Preservationists, the town and the property owner appear to have been at a stalemate since 2018, and walls are now covered in invasive vines, windows are broken out, gutters are dangling and paint has peeled off windowsills.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Opt for south- or west-facing balconies, windowsills, or rooftops, and be sure to arrange the containers to receive the most sunlight.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Pets can jump on a windowsill and either fall or jump, potentially being hurt or lost, especially if your windows don’t have screens.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth near the entry points of your home, such as around baseboards, windowsills, and doors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Opt for south- or west-facing balconies, windowsills, or rooftops, and be sure to arrange the containers to receive the most sunlight.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Pets can jump on a windowsill and either fall or jump, potentially being hurt or lost, especially if your windows don’t have screens.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth near the entry points of your home, such as around baseboards, windowsills, and doors.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Windowsill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windowsill. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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windowsill
noun
win·dow·sill
-ˌsil
: the horizontal piece at the bottom of a window
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