double-glazed
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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A typical double-hung window—even a double-glazed one—is so leaky, and such a poor insulator, that if your home were a bucket, your windows are effectively holes in it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Originally rated a C, she says her property had more double-glazed windows and doors installed but it was downgraded to a D at the next assessment.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
Meanwhile, vertical shafts inside the building pull in fresh air for natural ventilation and double-glazed exterior panels limit heat from the sun, reducing the need for air-conditioning.
From National Geographic ● Jun. 9, 2023
The floors have been covered with white oak, the windows have been replaced with contemporary clear double-glazed Fleetwood windows, and the bathrooms and kitchen have all been updated in a minimal and timeless fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2023
The Kingsfield, in other words, falls way short of a place like Ruth’s centre in Dover, with its gleaming tiles and double-glazed windows that seal at the twist of a handle.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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