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clerestory

noun

clere·​sto·​ry ˈklir-ˌstȯr-ē How to pronounce clerestory (audio)
-st(ə-)rē
variants or less commonly
1
: an outside wall of a room or building that rises above an adjoining roof and contains windows
2

Illustration of clerestory

Illustration of clerestory
  • clerestory 1

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Tall glass panes, topped by clerestory windows, and sliding glass doors draw in natural light and erase the separation between open interior spaces and exterior entertaining areas on the patio, bocce court and grassy yards. oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 Other architectural features include Saltillo tiles, arched doorways, stained-glass windows, French doors and, in the kitchen, clerestory windows. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2022 Approached by a garden courtyard with colorful plants and art pieces, the ranch-style house spans a single story but feels like more, as towering ceilings top an open floor plan marked by warm wood, clerestory windows and pocketing doors. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 On one hand, residents of his Spiderhead don’t even have clerestory windows. Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 The two-bedroom open-plan main house, built in 1983, has vaulted ceilings with roofline clerestory windows, living room with central fireplace, kitchen with Wolf stove and walk-in pantry, exercise room, office area, and wraparound deck. The Week Staff, The Week, 12 June 2022 Light pours through walls of glass, clerestory windows and skylights. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 19 May 2022 That meant walls of glass, clerestory windows, and simple, unfinished materials like concrete and steel. Nancy Keates, WSJ, 18 May 2022 The lot features a 60-foot lap pool set in a lawn surrounded by trees and shrubs; a bluestone patio with firepit; a recreation barn with double-height living room with clerestory windows and wet bar; and a detached garage/studio. The Week Staff, The Week, 1 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from clere clear + story

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clerestory was in the 15th century

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