noun
- a window or door with horizontal slats that can be adjusted to control light and air flow
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The jalousie windows in the tropical house allowed for excellent ventilation.
- She adjusted the jalousie to let in more light while blocking the rain.
- The old beach cottage had jalousies instead of regular glass windows.
- Hurricane shutters protected the jalousie windows during the storm.
- The architect specified jalousies for the building’s natural cooling system.