Word
louvre
Phoneticslou·vre
US/ˈɫuvɹə/
UK/lˈuːvɐ/
US spelling · louver
Definition
n. a set of thin, flat slats in a window or door that are tilted to let in air and light while keeping out rain and direct sun. You often see them on shutters or in bathroom windows.
n. a series of overlapping slats, often made of wood, glass, or metal, angled to allow ventilation while obstructing rain and direct sunlight. Frequently used in industrial or tropical architecture to regulate airflow without compromising privacy.
Examples
“He adjusted the louvre to let more fresh air into the room.”
“The architect specified glass louvres for the facade to ensure the building remained cool during the summer months.”
“By tilting the wooden louvres, the residents could maintain a degree of privacy from the street while still benefiting from the cooling evening breeze.”
Examples
simple
“He adjusted the louvre to let more fresh air into the room.”
contextual
“The architect specified glass louvres for the facade to ensure the building remained cool during the summer months.”
complex
“By tilting the wooden louvres, the residents could maintain a degree of privacy from the street while still benefiting from the cooling evening breeze.”
Usage
Often used in the plural form when referring to a window or door unit containing multiple slats.
Real-World Examples
“Last year, thieves staged a brazen robbery at the Louvre in Paris in broad daylight.” “Last October, thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris in broad daylight, escaping in less than eight minutes with jewellery worth $102 million.” Etymology
Borrowed from French Louvre. More at Louvre Palace.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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