word
clerestory
KLEER-stor-ee
ˈklɪrˌstɔːriListen
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Syllable breakdown
clerestory
Dictionary meaning
An upper section of wall containing windows that admit light into the center of a building.
History and origin
Middle English, from clear + story.
Examples
- The cathedral's clerestory filled the nave with afternoon light.
Common mispronunciations
KLEHR-eh-stor-ee
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