windowsill
Windowsill (noun) means the horizontal ledge at the bottom of a window frame. Example: “She kept a row of herb pots on the windowsill.”
How to use windowsill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe flat shelf-like ledge under a window, often used for plants or ornaments.
Word forms
windowsills plural
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She kept a row of herb pots on the _____.
Etymology
A compound of window + sill.
Frequently asked questions
What does “windowsill” mean?
The word “windowsill” means the horizontal ledge at the bottom of a window frame. In plain terms, the flat shelf-like ledge under a window, often used for plants or ornaments.
How do you pronounce “windowsill”?
“Windowsill” is pronounced WIHN-doh-sihl (/ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “windowsill” in a sentence?
Here is “windowsill” used in a sentence: “She kept a row of herb pots on the windowsill.”
What part of speech is “windowsill”?
“Windowsill” is a noun.