louvre
louvre — noun
- louvresingular
- louvresplural
1. a frame with several parallel angled strips across it, fitted into an opening in
a frame with several parallel angled strips across it, fitted into an opening in a wall or roof so that air and some daylight can pass through while rain and strong sunlight are kept out
Wooden louvres on every window kept the old villa's rooms cool in summer.
common collocation: wooden louvres
A louvre above the kitchen door lets cooking smells escape while keeping rain out.
function: ventilation + weather protection
Glass louvres along the corridor let fresh air circulate without losing natural light.
Each changing room at the pool has louvres near the ceiling to let damp air out.
- jalousie
refers specifically to a window made of overlapping glass slats, more common in warmer climates; 'louvre' is broader and covers all materials
- slatted blind
usually an indoor fixture for light control rather than an architectural building element; a louvre is built into the structure