clerestory
Americannoun
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Architecture. a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight to the interior.
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a raised construction, as on the roof of a railroad car, having windows or slits for admitting light or air.
noun
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a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof
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the part of the wall in which these windows are set Compare blindstorey
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Origin of clerestory
1375–1425; late Middle English, equivalent to clere clear + story story 2
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“This will keep your money liquid, but will at least allow you to earn some interest until you need the funds,” Clerestory Advisors said in a blog post about using RMDs.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
Clerestory windows give the space a light, airy feel.
From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2021
Clerestory windows — a row of windows set well above eye level — can be installed over the front door or higher up in stairwells to add light.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2020
Clerestory windows cast shadows on a huge concrete floor.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2020
The windows of the Clerestory have very rich mouldings, and also afford fine examples of flowing tracery.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See by Eley, C. King
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