windowboxes

[US]/ˈwɪn.dəʊ bɒksɪz/
[UK]/ˈwɪn.doʊ bɑːksɪz/

Translation

na.architectural element: a small decorative box attached to a window, historically used to hold a hammer
n.container for plants on a windowsill; windowbox; flowerpot for a window railing; window-type packaging
n.pl.plural of windowbox; containers for plants on windowsills

Example Sentences

the colorful windowboxes on the balcony are filled with blooming petunias.

she planted aromatic herbs in the rustic windowboxes outside her kitchen window.

the vintage windowboxes add charming character to the old brick building.

we installed wooden windowboxes to enhance the curb appeal of our cottage.

the windowboxes overflow with cascading lobelias and geraniums throughout summer.

windowboxes require regular watering, especially during hot weather.

he built custom windowboxes from reclaimed wood for his apartment.

the windowboxes on the fire escape create a vertical garden in the city.

fresh herbs grow year-round in the windowboxes inside her sunroom.

the windowboxes need drainage holes to prevent root rot.

morning glories climb up the trellises attached to the windowboxes.

the windowboxes were painted white to match the shutters.

these decorative windowboxes add a splash of color to the plain facade.

marigolds planted in the windowboxes help repel mosquitoes.

neighbors admire her well-maintained windowbox garden.

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