Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Gone were the folding 79 doors, bare the niches, empty the window-seats.

From The Readjustment by Irwin, Will

Mr. Raymond wheeled round as suddenly as if he had received an electric shock, and ran across the room to a gentleman who was lounging in a half-reclining attitude upon one of the broad window-seats.

From The Doctor's Wife by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

There was no face at it, and I turned fretfully into the hall--and yes, there she was, perched up in one of the high window-seats.

From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John

There was a moment’s pause while the fifteen uninvited guests took possession of the few chairs, window-seats and stools which the room afforded.

From Dolly's College Experiences by Jones, Mabel Cronise

"Here's lockers under these window-seats," he explained, with a dignified wave of the hand.

From The Panchronicon by MacKaye, Harold Steele