pane
noun
one of the divisions of a window or the like, consisting of a single plate of glass in a frame.
panes
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pluralof pane.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fans in suites in the rafters leaned over glass panes to get a better look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
More permanent window inserts—typically, panes of transparent hard plastic that fit tightly within a window frame, start at around $80 a window and can easily cost $400 or more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
It's a makeover on a massive scale - it involves moving 1,300 plants, replacing 16,000 panes of glass and cleaning up hundreds of tonnes of iron.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
Daryl said contractors replaced nine window panes as a "goodwill gesture" after they were damaged, but claims he had pay more than £1000 on window frames.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
Unlike the other villagers’ houses, our windows are square panes of glass and our foundation and floor are cement.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
