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window noun 1 an opening in a wall to look through, or let in light and air, consisting of a wooden or metal frame fitted with panes of glass; a pane. 2 the frame itself. 3 the area immediately behind a shop's window, in which goods on sale are displayed. 4 a glass-covered opening, eg at a railway or theatre, at which to purchase one's ticket. 5 a gap in a schedule, etc available for some purpose. 6 a chance to observe or experience something. 7 an opening in the front of an envelope, allowing the address written on the letter inside to be visible. 8 a weather window. 9 a launch window. 10 computing an enclosed rectangular area displayed on the VDU of a computer, which can be used as an independent screen. out or out of the window finished with or done for; abandoned.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Norse windauga literally 'wind eye'.