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Closed-Window

/kloʊzd ˈwɪn.doʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A window that is shut or sealed, preventing entry of air or light.

    "On a hot day, the closed-window made the room feel stuffy."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical expression indicating a missed opportunity or lack of communication.

    "After the argument, their relationship felt like a closed-window."

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The term 'closed-window' is a compound word formed from 'closed', the past participle of 'close', which originates from Old English 'clōsan', and 'window', derived from Old Norse 'vindauga', meaning 'wind eye'. The combination reflects a physical state of a window that is not open, evolving in usage to describe various contexts in architecture and metaphorical expressions.

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