Transom (Noun)
Meaning 1
A horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Victorian house had a beautiful stained glass transom above the front door, allowing natural light to pour in.
- The transom window above the entrance was made of intricate leaded glass, a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts style.
- As the door creaked open, sunlight streamed in through the transom, illuminating the dark hallway.
- The transom above the kitchen door was an elegant example of glasswork, featuring a pattern of interconnected flowers.
- The renovators carefully restored the original transom window, carefully coaxing back to life the delicate glass and worn wooden frame.