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

The CEO’s office is located high above the building’s floor and has a large picture window overlooking all 32 work bays.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

If you’ve walked around the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs, you can’t miss the addition, with its modern spiked roof, glass picture window, corrugated roof and dark cedar siding.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2023

Late afternoon sun filtered in through the picture window, turning the marble counters gold.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2022

As I stood by the large picture window in the front of the house, I caught a glimpse of Papa's silhouette.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez