Windex
A window cleaner containing detergent and ammoniaA window cleaner containing detergent and ammonia.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A window cleaner containing detergent and ammonia.
An arrow-shaped indicator of wind direction installed in mast-top.
Origin
From a trade name, derived from window. From a brand of mast-top wind indicator for sailiFrom a trade name, derived from window.
From a brand of mast-top wind indicator for sailing boats, derived from wind.
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Forms
plural: Windexes| Singular | Windex |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymswindow cleaner:Windolene
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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