picture window

American  

noun

1. a large window in a house, usually dominating the room or wall in which it is located, and often designed or placed to present an attractive view.

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picture window British  

noun

1. a large window having a single pane of glass, usually placed so that it overlooks a view

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Etymology

Origin of picture window

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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picture window

The on-site cultivation holds another benefit, though: giving the customers an inside look at the process, through a large picture window overlooking the grow room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

She raised her four kids there, had a well-paid job and a spell of normal family life, cooking big meals on Sundays and adorning the front picture window with Christmas decorations in winter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025

Included: a queen bed, a picture window to go with it and a fire pit.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

A massive picture window revealed a stunning view of the estate’s private golf course, bordered by dense woodlands.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2023

And as casually as he might pick up a steaming hot bowl of rice, he tossed a brass vase out the living room picture window.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen