show window

noun

1. a display window in a store.

Word History and Origins

Origin of show window¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Except for a night light which glinted through the show window, the place was dark.

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Lamb had seen hats worn like that by show-window clothing dummies.

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Swiftly Tom stuck the sheet of paper up under the show window, fastening it with the gummy seals.

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The door was locked, but Ben, lifting his foot, calmly kicked a hole in the show window.

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Zamp retorted, as he eyed a well-dressed youth who paused in front of the show-window.

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