clerestory
pronunciation
How to pronounce clerestory in British English:
UK [ˈklɪəstɔ:ri]
How to pronounce clerestory in American English:
US [ˈklɪrstɔri]
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- Noun:
- part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
Word Origin
- clerestory
- clerestory: see clear
- clerestory (n.)
- early 15c., probably from clere "clear," in a sense "light, lighted" (see clear (adj.)), and story (n.2), though this sense of that word is not otherwise found so early. Originally the upper part of the nave, transepts, and choir of a large church; so called because pierced with windows. Related: Clerestorial.
Example
- 1. He made narrow clerestory windows in the temple .
- 2. Installing higher level casement or sash windows , clerestory windows or operable fanlight windows to facilitate convective currents .