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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It’s best viewed from above — grab a window seat at the Starbucks for a great look. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 It’s best viewed from above — grab a window seat at the Starbucks above for a great view. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 It’s best viewed from above — grab a window seat at the Starbucks for a great view. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 While the seats look similar to normal economy class fixtures, SkyNook makes use of the space between the window seat and the plane’s sidewall, offering enough room to secure a baby carrier or a space for a pet, or to flex as a place to work or dine. Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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