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fenster

fenster

9.9
An opening in a thick old wall that lets light in
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛn.stər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ventana
  • He admired the ancient fenster set high above the wooden door.

Examples

  • The castle's thick walls were pierced by a small fenster overlooking the valley.

  • The ancient castle had a large fenster overlooking the valley.

  • A single narrow fenster allowed sunlight to enter the dim cellar.

  • Can you open the fenster to let in some fresh air?

  • The ancient castle had a beautiful fenster that overlooked the garden.

  • She admired the stained glass fenster as she entered the old church.

  • The architect designed a new fenster that preserved the building's historical charm.

Synonyms

bay window
vsfenster
8 3.1

A window that sticks out from the wall and makes extra space inside

is an older term for wall openings, not a projecting modern window
fenestella
vsfenster
  • Archaic
9.9

An oval or round opening in a dome that lets light in

is a more general old term for wall openings in historical buildings
lunette
vsfenster
  • Specialized
9.9

A crescent-shaped or semicircular window above a door that lets in light

is a broad archaic word for older wall openings rather than specific shapes
fenestra
vsfenster
  • Specialized
9.9

A small opening in a bone, often in the ear

is an architectural or historical wall opening, not a biological structure

How Big

window
∞ 1.0
bay window
8 3.1
opening
179 1.0
fenster
  • Archaic
9.9

Surface Forms

fenster singular
fensters plural

Etymology

Fenster is the German word for 'window', from the Latin fenestra meaning 'window'. That's why older English texts sometimes use fenster to mean a small opening or window in a thick wall.