transom
pronunciation
How to pronounce transom in British English:
UK [ˈtrænsəm]
How to pronounce transom in American English:
US [ˈtrænsəm]
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- Noun:
- a window above a door and hinged to a transom
- a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
Word Origin
- transom (n.)
- late 14c., transeyn "crossbeam spanning an opening, lintel," probably by dissimilation from Latin transtrum "crossbeam" (especially one spanning an opening), from trans- "across" (see trans-) + instrumental suffix -trum. Meaning "small window over a door or other window" is first recorded 1844.
Example
- 1. A light appeared through the transom overhead .
- 2. Standard small profile frame , without transom unless specified otherwise in the schedule of specifications or drawings .
- 3. Mirror etching stainless steel finish with wide ( 250mm ) jamb and transom panel of mirror st. st.
- 4. He knew that carrie was not there , not only because there was no light showing through the transom , but because the evening papers were stuck between the outside knob and the door .