Noun Definition

window

1.Definition: (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

Category: Objects

3.Definition: a pane of glass in a window

"The ball shattered the window"

Related Noun(s):windowpane

Category: Objects

4.Definition: a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened

Category: Objects

5.Definition: a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material

Category: Objects

6.Definition: an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served

"He stuck his head in the window"

Category: Objects

7.Definition: an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function

"He could see them through a window in the trees"

Category: Objects

8.Definition: the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something

"The expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves", "They had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"

Category: General