noun
- thin strips of wood or metal that divide and hold the panes of glass in a window or door
Usage: architecture; construction
Examples
- The old colonial house featured windows with white wooden muntins.
- She carefully painted around the muntins to avoid getting paint on the glass.
- The contractor replaced the broken muntins in the French doors.
- Traditional six-over-six windows have muntins creating a grid pattern.
- The muntins were made of brass to match the door hardware.
- Storm windows often lack muntins for easier cleaning.