broad glass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of broad glass
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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At Columbus and West 66th Street, Mr. Wittrock pointed to the broad glass expanse of his alma mater.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2019
Entered through a broad glass door, the 1950s residence opens to a formal living room with a wall fireplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2016
But waits are rewarded with some of the most exciting seafood in the city — and a sublime cityscape outside the broad glass windows.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2011
Jolly nose! he who sees thee across a broad glass Beholds thee in all thy perfection; Page 108And to the pale snout of a temperate ass Entertains the profoundest objection.
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
On our way we saw a wire woman standing in a broad, glass window, with a dress on, that took the shine off from anything I had ever seen in the way of a dress.
From Phemie Frost's Experiences by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
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