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Definition of casement

casement

/ˈkeɪs.mənt/
case · ment
Plural:casements
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casement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A window or part of a window set on hinges so that it opens and closes like a door.

Example

"She unlatched the iron casement to let the cool evening breeze into the study."

2

An outer covering, casing, or protective frame around an object.

Example

"The antique clock was preserved inside a sturdy wooden casement."

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• Rhymes for casement

• Nearby Words

casebook
caselaw
caseload
casement
casemix
casework
caseworker

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late Middle English period as an aphetic shortening of 'encasement', derived from Anglo-French 'encassement' (a frame or enclosure) and ultimately from Latin 'capsa' (box or case).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casement
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