# pane

/ˈpeɪn/ (US) · /pˈeɪn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pane
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a single sheet of glass in a window or door. You use this word when talking about one piece of glass rather than the whole window frame.

For teachers: a single sheet of glass within a window, door, or screen. In computing, refers to a distinct section of a window or interface that displays specific information.

## Examples

- A bird flew right into the window pane.
- The storm was so strong that it cracked a pane of glass in the kitchen window.
- The architect chose to use a single large pane for the storefront to maximize the natural light entering the gallery space during the winter months.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the phrase 'a pane of glass'.

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