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window light

window light

4.2
A single piece of glass in a window
  • noun
translation icon : vidrio de ventana
  • The old cottage had a broken window light that needed to be replaced.

Examples

  • The craftsman measured the window light before cutting a new piece of glass.

  • Each window light was carefully cleaned to let in more sunshine.

  • The window light filtered through the curtains.

  • She adjusted the window light to brighten the room.

  • The craftsman measured the window light before cutting a new piece of glass.

  • Each window light was carefully cleaned to let in more sunshine.

  • The old cottage had a broken window light that needed to be replaced.

Synonyms

pane
vswindow light
28 1.6

A single sheet of glass in a window or door

is tied mainly to older traditional styles rather than general use
windowpane
vswindow light
9 2.4

A single piece of glass fitted into a window frame

is used mainly in older or traditional styles rather than all modern types
pane of glass
vswindow light
5 1.6

A flat sheet of glass that fits in a window or door

is mainly used in older traditional styles rather than as a simple shaped piece
window glass
vswindow light
3 1.0

A flat piece of clear glass that sits in a window or door to let light in

is associated mainly with older traditional designs rather than with manufacture

Surface Forms

window light singular
window lights plural

Morphology

window + light

The meaning 'natural light that enters a room through a window' is a direct, literal combination of 'window' (an opening with glass) and 'light' (brightness), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the phrase. Although it is used specifically in photography contexts, the compositional logic is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, making it immediately comprehensible.

Etymology

Window light once meant one small opening or pane in a window. The word light was used for a small part that let light in, and a single piece of glass was called a window light, so today it can mean 'a single pane of glass'.