Mullion (Noun)
Meaning
A nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old Gothic-style church had beautiful stained glass windows with stone mullions, dividing the panes into intricate geometric patterns.
- After the renovation, the wooden mullions of the historic mansion's windows were restored to their original elegance.
- The metal mullions in the office building's windows created a grid-like pattern, giving the exterior a sleek modern look.
- In Baroque architecture, ornate mullions were used to add visual interest to large windows and arches.
- The artisans carefully crafted the slender wooden mullions to match the delicate style of the 18th-century French doors.