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Windows

American  
[win-dohz] / ˈwɪn doʊz /
Trademark.

  1. any of several personal computer operating systems or environments featuring a graphical user interface.

Example Sentences

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Suddenly he was asking his father, a former Microsoft engineer, to explain obscure Windows file formats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Neo was met with widespread enthusiasm and is expected to compete fiercely with Windows laptops and Chromebooks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Windows on vacant buildings were scratched by vandals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

The steps are for Windows, but they are very similar on Linux.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

When you look around at 24/7’s call center, you see that all the computers are running Microsoft Windows.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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