bow window

noun

ˈbō- How to pronounce bow window (audio)
: a usually curved bay window

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On the other end of the spectrum, bay and bow windows tend to be the most expensive. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 19 Mar. 2026 Two new bookable wings were also added, raising the total to 332 rooms and suites that are adorned with classic bow windows and streamable TVs. — Demarco Williams, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Several comfortable sofas, including a custom piece, stand in front of a typically British bow window. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026 Custom windows and doors built to last Renewal by Andersen offers a range of window styles, including double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, bay and bow windows, all custom-manufactured using Fibrex composite material designed for durability and energy efficiency. — Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bow window

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First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bow window was in 1679

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bow window

noun
ˈbō- How to pronounce bow window (audio)
: a usually curved window that sticks out from the side of a building

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