barred window

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

describes a window fitted with bars for security or to prevent escape

barredADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

window

Examples (10)

  • The only light came from a small, barred window high on the wall.
  • For added security, they installed a barred window in the basement.
  • We peered through the ancient barred window of the castle tower.
  • The prisoner stared hopelessly out of the barred window, dreaming of freedom.
  • Dust motes danced in the single sunbeam that pierced the grime of the barred window.
  • Is it even legal to rent an apartment with a barred window that doesn't open?
  • Looking up, he saw a face appear at a barred window on the third floor.
  • All the ground-floor apartments had a barred window facing the alley.
  • The heavy rain streaking down the barred window mirrored his gloomy mood.
  • Despite the beautiful view, the presence of a barred window was a constant reminder of her confinement.