French windows
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Around the back, meanwhile, the art exhibition is only partly visible through three French windows.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
A large leather sofa and two deep armchairs are positioned in front of an open fireplace, and light floods in through French windows which give a glimpse of a long garden.
From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2020
The Grade II listed Georgian mansion comes with 28 acres of land and is described by Historic England as late 18th Century with French windows and entrance hall, a chandelier and ornate fireplace.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2019
It was oddly rousing, like a roomful of convalescents granted a rare glimpse of the sun through the French windows.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 4, 2018
Cecilia gripped the cool porcelain in both hands as she stood on one foot, and with the other hooked the French windows open wide.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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