round window

American  

noun

1. a membrane-covered opening in the inner wall of the middle ear that compensates for changes in cochlear pressure.

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Etymology

Origin of round window

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Another part of the hotel - the Tower Suite - will span two floors and will include a bedroom with round windows that look out on to the Scott Monument.

From BBC

“From what I gathered, round windows were not common,” he said.

From New York Times

“The view from that round window felt so good. At night, when cars sped by, their lights on the nearby freeway were pretty. And the cityscape was beautiful,” Maeda said.

From Seattle Times

There are colorful listening rooms, including one where Spotify’s music team can meet with artists to discuss their latest songs while lounging on velvet couches set against round windows.

From Los Angeles Times

There will be 14 portlights, or round windows 12 inches in diameter on each side and above square windows.

From Washington Times