Phrase guide

double glazing

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: window

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: dubbele beglazing — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Finnish: kaksoislasi — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • French: double vitrage — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • German: Doppelverglasung — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Irish: gloiniú dúbailte — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Irish: déghloiniú — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Italian: controfinestra — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Russian: двойно́е остекле́ние (dvojnóje osteklénije) — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space
  • Spanish: vidriado duplo — A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space