bay window

American  

noun

1. an alcove of a room, projecting from an outside wall and having its own windows, especially one having its own foundations.

2. Informal. a large, protruding belly; paunch.

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bay window British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: bay.  a window projecting from the wall of a building and forming an alcove of a room See also bow window oriel window

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Etymology

Origin of bay window

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Unfazed by the rain, dozens of fans passed by the home every few minutes, with many peeking through the bay window, taking selfies in the doorway and lingering with curiosity.

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Eventually I noticed the beam on the bay window was missing and could see some mild smoke coming out of the back.

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His home is well-decorated, boasts a large bay window and a Chesterfield sofa - all in stark contrast to the dereliction of the empty flats just a stone's throw away.

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“There was a rat infestation, and I had a tree growing out of the front bay window frame,” says Maxine Sharples, one of those who bought into the scheme.

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It is recognised for its stone mullions, canted bay windows, and recessed entrance.

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