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Windows

/ˈwɪn.doʊz/noun
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Windows are openings in the walls, doors, or roofs of buildings, typically fitted with glass or other transparent materials to admit light, air, and views while providing insulation and security. In contemporary usage, the term also extends to digital contexts like graphical user interfaces on computers, where they represent resizable frames for displaying content, as popularized by Microsoft Windows operating systems.

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The ancient Romans invented the first known glass windows around 100 AD, using a technique called glassblowing, which revolutionized architecture by making indoor spaces brighter and more comfortable—yet it wasn't until the 17th century that glass windows became common in ordinary homes, dramatically improving daily life and public health by reducing indoor pollution.

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