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transom Synonyms

Another word for transom

Choosing another word for transom depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A horizontal crossbar or strengthening beam in a window or above a door, separating the door from a small window above it.

Usage Example

"The carpenter replaced the rotting wooden crossbeam above the front entrance."

Strong
crossbeam
crosspiece
lintel

• noun (Context 2)

A small, often hinged window situated directly above a door or larger window to provide ventilation and light.

Usage Example

"She propped open the glass transom window to let a cool breeze circulate through the hallway."

Strongest
transom window
Strong
fanlight

• Nearby Words

transnational
transness
transoceanic
transom
transpacific
transparency
transparent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transom. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transom
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