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Definition of dormer

dormer

/ˈdɔːr.mɚ/
dor · mer
Plural:dormers
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dormer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A roofed structure, often containing a window, that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof to provide light and headroom to an attic or upper floor.

Example

"The architect added a gable dormer to the steep roof so the converted attic would receive plenty of natural sunlight."

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• Rhymes for dormer

• Nearby Words

dorm
dormancy
dormant
dormer
dormered
dormitory
dormouse

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'dormeor' (meaning 'dormitory'), from Latin 'dormitorium' ('sleeping place'), derived from 'dormire' ('to sleep'). The term originally referred to a window lighting a sleeping room under the eaves of a roof.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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