dormer

noun

dor·mer ˈdȯr-mər

: a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof

also : the roofed structure containing such a window

dormered

ˈdȯr-mərd

adjective

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To make room for a primary suite that occupies the second level, Taft-Gersten added a dormer at the back of the house to accommodate ample closets, a sitting area, and a deluxe bathroom. —

Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024 They’re often cubed, squared or rectangular shaped with a pyramid roof and central dormer. —

Jennifer Lindahl, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024 Because gable roofs are very simple, they're often accompanied by dormers, which rise vertically from the roof slopes to create more living space and architectural interest. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 Second-floor dormers were added to the pitched roof, which was changed from red tile to cedar shingle to blend with surrounding banyan and coconut palm trees. —

Jennifer Ash Rudick, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dormer