oriel
- noun
- /ˈɔːriəl/
- Specialized
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ventana salediza
- Renovators preserved the original oriel to maintain the building's historic charm.
Examples
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She admired the sunset through the oriel in the upstairs sitting room.
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The oriel window offered a stunning view of the city.
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The old library features an oriel overlooking the garden below.
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Many old houses feature beautiful oriels.
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The historic house featured an elegant oriel that allowed light to flood the living room.
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She admired the intricately designed oriel as she strolled down the street.
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The architect included a stunning oriel in the plans to enhance the building's charm.
Synonyms
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3.1
A window that sticks out from the wall and makes extra space inside
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4.7
A window that sticks out from a wall in a gentle curve to give more light and space
A window that sticks out from an upper wall, sits on a bracket, and does not reach the ground
Compounds
- Specialized
A window that sticks out from an upper wall, sits on a bracket, and does not reach the ground
Surface Forms
Etymology
Oriel comes from an old French word oriol meaning 'gallery' or 'porch'. It once named a small room or balcony that stuck out from a wall, which is why an oriel is a windowed bay that sticks out from a building.