oriel window
noun
ori·el window
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Definition of oriel window
: a large bay window projecting from a wall and supported by a corbel or bracket
— called also oriel
Illustration of oriel window
Examples of oriel window in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Modern visitors can enjoy views through the oriel windows of the king’s bedchambers, or over the loch to the Forth bridges. — Glasgow, USA TODAY, "Glasgow, Gateway to Scotland: Witness the beauty and history of these 15 majestic castles," 13 June 2019 Large groupings of windows are common, and occasionally there are picturesque floating bay windows called oriel windows on the first or second story. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "There's A Reason You Don't See Many Tudor-Style Homes These Days," 1 Nov. 2018 Digital sketches show the red oriel windows on the building preserved. — Diana Dombrowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "An inside look at the Walker's Point community arts center renovation," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oriel window.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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