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WIND-ohs-il/ˈwɪndəʊ sɪl/

A window sill (id: window-sill) is the flat shelf at the bottom of a window, inside or outside. Also written windowsill as one word. A window ledge is often the outside edge. Collocation: on the window sill; a plant on the sill. Countable.

Meaning

The flat shelf at the bottom of a window, inside or outside.

Examples

• “The cat sits on the window sill and watches the street.”
• “Do not leave bread on the window sill or the birds will make a mess.”
• “The indoor window sill is wide enough for two pots of herbs.”

Good to know

a window sill (also windowsill). Contrast: a window ledge. on the window sill.

Near in meaning

windowsill

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