dormer
noun/ˈdɔrmər/
Frequency rank: #16,804 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof, typically with its own small roof.
Example sentence
The architect added dormer windows to the roof to bring more light into the attic.
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