Phrase guide

sash window

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A window consisting of two sliding panels (sashes).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a window with (usually two) sashes that slide vertically to let in air

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: window

History

Etymology

Compound of sash + window.

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: schuifraam — type of window
  • Finnish: liukuikkuna — type of window
  • French: fenêtre à guillotine — type of window
  • German: Schiebefenster — type of window
  • Irish: fuinneog shaise — type of window
  • Norman: sèche — type of window
  • Persian: ارسی (orosi) — type of window
  • Russian: подъёмное окно́ (podʺjómnoje oknó) — type of window
  • Scottish Gaelic: uinneag chrochte — type of window
  • Spanish: fenestra tipo guillotina — type of window
  • Spanish: ventana de guillotina — type of window
  • Swedish: skjutfönster — type of window
  • Welsh: ffenestr godi — type of window