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clerestory
noun
clere·sto·ry
ˈklir-ˌstȯr-ē 
-st(ə-)rē
variants
or less commonly clearstory
1
: an outside wall of a room or building that rises above an adjoining roof and contains windows
2
: gallery
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Classic Wright touches include clerestory windows and panes that almost completely wrap around the building, as well as large fireplaces at the center of the assembly room.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The other bedroom is directly off the living room, with a row of clerestory windows and a closet.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Upon entering through grand double doors, guests are welcomed by an impressive foyer featuring soaring wood ceilings, clerestory glass, and limestone accent walls that frame mesmerizing valley vistas.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Its large windows overlook the deck, with additional light from clerestory windows.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The other bedroom is directly off the living room, with a row of clerestory windows and a closet.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Upon entering through grand double doors, guests are welcomed by an impressive foyer featuring soaring wood ceilings, clerestory glass, and limestone accent walls that frame mesmerizing valley vistas.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Its large windows overlook the deck, with additional light from clerestory windows.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Clerestory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clerestory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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clerestory
noun
clere·sto·ry
ˈkli(ə)r-ˌstōr-ē
-ˌstȯr-
plural clerestories
: an outside wall of a room or building that rises above a roof next to it and contains windows
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