windowing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of windowing
Example Sentences
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The amount of time that films stay in theaters — known as windowing — has been a controversial topic for theater owners, as some studios reduced that period during the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
A different Apple computer, the Lisa, had a windowing interface but was so expensive that it had been an overnight flop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
“This experimentation around wide and windowing content will continue as we endeavor to be the best partner with the world’s leading podcasters.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023
Since you made the deal with the company and since you’ve been working with them, has your perspective on windowing and what a theatrical release can look like changed at all?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2022
"Let us go out windowing," he coaxed her one day when they had had a golden hour together.
From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
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