window seat

noun

1
: a seat built into a window recess
2
: a seat next to a window (as in a bus or airplane)

Examples of window seat in a Sentence

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Walk-in closets seem room-sized, with window seats. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025 Passengers can opt for an extra-long bed, additional space with work area, a baby bassinet, or an exclusive window seat. Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025 The 17-year-old was in the window seat, while a friend of hers was in the aisle seat and her mother was seated in the row behind them, according to prosecutors. Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025 The publication also highlights a YouGov poll indicating that nearly half of respondents believe window seat passengers should consult others before adjusting the shade. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for window seat

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of window seat was in 1745

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“Window seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20seat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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