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Windows

[win-dohz] / ˈwɪn doʊz /
NOUN
operating system
Synonyms
WEAK
MS-DOS MacOS OS OS/2 UNIX disk operating system dos executive system software systems program

Example Sentences

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Suddenly he was asking his father, a former Microsoft engineer, to explain obscure Windows file formats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Neo was met with widespread enthusiasm and is expected to compete fiercely with Windows laptops and Chromebooks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Windows on vacant buildings were scratched by vandals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"Mac and Windows are the operating systems for the personal computer. OpenClaw is the operating system for personal AI," Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Windows someone had left open so the air could circulate.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt