Bay Window (Noun)
Meaning 1
Slang for a paunch.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Usages
Examples
- I've developed a bit of a bay window over the winter, think it's time to start dieting.
- His beer belly was affectionately known to friends as a rather large bay window.
- Aging rock stars are prone to getting a bay window as their stage-diving days come to an end.
- His comfortable midsection earned him a jovial "bay window" moniker among his gym buddies.
- Since his job changed, involving mostly desk work, his profile included an undeniable bay window now.
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Meaning 2
A window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old Victorian house had a beautiful bay window on the front that let in plenty of natural light.
- She sat in the bay window, reading a book and watching the rain fall outside.
- The bay window in the living room was the perfect spot to display her collection of potted plants.
- The house's bay window was a charming feature that added to its curb appeal.
- From the bay window, she could see the entire neighborhood and all the kids playing outside.