show window

noun

Origin of show window

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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Except for a night light which glinted through the show window, the place was dark.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 | Various
Lamb had seen hats worn like that by show-window clothing dummies.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 | Various
Swiftly Tom stuck the sheet of paper up under the show window, fastening it with the gummy seals.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
The door was locked, but Ben, lifting his foot, calmly kicked a hole in the show window.
The Onslaught from Rigel | Fletcher Pratt
Zamp retorted, as he eyed a well-dressed youth who paused in front of the show-window.
The Competitive Nephew | Montague Glass

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