Dormer (Noun)
Meaning
A gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old house had several dormers on its roof to allow natural light into the attic bedrooms.
- The dormer protruded from the sloping roof, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
- To save space and reduce costs, the architect designed a single dormer window for the loft conversion.
- As I looked up at the roof, I spotted the small, newly built dormer with a delicate wooden trim.
- The original dormer on the house was badly damaged in the storm, requiring urgent repairs to prevent further damage.