show window

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Except for a night light which glinted through the show window, the place was dark.

Lamb had seen hats worn like that by show-window clothing dummies.

Swiftly Tom stuck the sheet of paper up under the show window, fastening it with the gummy seals.

The door was locked, but Ben, lifting his foot, calmly kicked a hole in the show window.

Zamp retorted, as he eyed a well-dressed youth who paused in front of the show-window.

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