windowsill
noun/ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/
Frequency rank: #19,235 most common English word
Meaning
the flat ledge at the bottom of a window frame, either inside or outside.
Example sentence
She placed her favorite potted plant on the windowsill to get some sunlight.
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