double-glazed
double-glazed — adjective
1. describes a window that is made using two separate glass panes pressed together
describes a window that is made using two separate glass panes pressed together with a thin sealed space sandwiched between them, so the room stays warmer and less outside noise comes through.
The old building had single-pane windows, so the landlord replaced them with double-glazed ones.
contrast with single-pane / single-glazed
Élise noticed the double-glazed windows in her new flat made the bedroom quieter at night.
Double-glazed windows reduce heating costs by trapping air between the two panes of glass.
Before buying the house, the inspector checked that all the upstairs windows were double-glazed.
Yumi's double-glazed kitchen window stayed clear of frost even on the coldest winter mornings.
- double-pane
the usual term in American English; identical meaning
- double-paned
less common variant of double-pane, used attributively
- single-glazed
having one layer of glass only
- single-pane
the American English equivalent of single-glazed
文法句型
double-glazed + noun
be double-glazed
用法筆記
This sense describes the construction of the window itself. Frequently used attributively before 'window', 'pane', or 'glass' as in 'double-glazed window'.
常見錯誤
2. describes a house, flat, room, or other building that has had double-glazed wind
describes a house, flat, room, or other building that has had double-glazed windows fitted, so that heat stays inside and outside noise is reduced.
The estate agent advertised the one-bedroom apartment as fully double-glazed.
adverb: fully double-glazed
Rafael wanted a double-glazed house because his previous flat had been freezing in winter.
reason clause: because + contrast with previous experience
The kitchen was double-glazed, but the bathroom still had old single-pane windows.
Marta insisted that the entire nursery be double-glazed to block out the street noise.
Christopher chose a double-glazed flat so the traffic sounds would not disturb his sleep.
- insulated
broader term; double-glazed is a specific method of insulation
- thermally efficient
more technical; focuses on heat retention rather than window type
文法句型
be double-glazed
fully double-glazed + noun
用法筆記
This sense describes the building or room, not the windows themselves. It is commonly used predicatively ('the house is double-glazed') or attributively with a noun for a building type ('a double-glazed flat').