Windowsill

/ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ noun

The flat, narrow shelf at the bottom of a window frame. People often use it to hold plants, decorations, or small items.

A compound of 'window' and 'sill', where 'sill' comes from Old English 'syl', meaning a base or foundation. It literally names the supporting ledge under the window.

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