Oriel
noun
A type of window that sticks out from the main wall of a building.
The oriel window in the living room provides a beautiful view of the garden.
Often appears as...
- oriel window
- oriel style
noun
One of the colleges in Oxford University in England.
She was really excited to get an admission offer from Oriel College.
Often appears as...
- oriel college
- oriel student
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of window that sticks out from the main wall of a building.
The oriel window in the living room provides a beautiful view of the garden.
Often appears as...
- oriel window
- oriel style
noun
One of the colleges in Oxford University in England.
She was really excited to get an admission offer from Oriel College.
Often appears as...
- oriel college
- oriel student
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Term
An oriel is an architectural feature, not just any regular window.
The Victorian house had a charming oriel overlooking the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Protruding Window
Remember 'oriel' refers to windows that project outward from a building's wall.
The oriel is so prominent that it can be seen from the sidewalk.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Interest
Oriels are often used to add visual interest and space to rooms, not just light.
Their dining room feels larger thanks to the oriel.
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Term
An oriel is an architectural feature, not just any regular window.
The Victorian house had a charming oriel overlooking the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Protruding Window
Remember 'oriel' refers to windows that project outward from a building's wall.
The oriel is so prominent that it can be seen from the sidewalk.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Interest
Oriels are often used to add visual interest and space to rooms, not just light.
Their dining room feels larger thanks to the oriel.
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Term
An oriel is an architectural feature, not just any regular window.
The Victorian house had a charming oriel overlooking the street.
Pro Tip 2/3Protruding Window
Remember 'oriel' refers to windows that project outward from a building's wall.
The oriel is so prominent that it can be seen from the sidewalk.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Interest
Oriels are often used to add visual interest and space to rooms, not just light.
Their dining room feels larger thanks to the oriel.
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Quote examples
Greg Wise
English Actor
I've built a tree house; because of my architectural training, it's heavily over-designed, with an oriel window sticking out of it and flying foxes coming off it.
Quote examples
Greg Wise
English Actor
I've built a tree house; because of my architectural training, it's heavily over-designed, with an oriel window sticking out of it and flying foxes coming off it.
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