Dormer Window (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The architect added a dormer window to the roof extension to provide natural light to the new bedroom.
• A dormer window was installed on the roof of the attic to improve ventilation and increase the amount of daylight.
• The new roof extension included a large dormer window that offered stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
• To increase the headroom in the loft, a dormer window was built out from the sloping roof.
• The roofline of the old house was modified to include a dormer window, which helped to illuminate the dark attic space.

Synonyms

• Dormer

Hypernyms

• Window

Meaning ²

The window in a gabled extension built to accommodate a window.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.