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Windows.

Microsoft Windows, an operating system with a WIMP graphical user interface that dominates the personal computer market.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈwɪndoʊz/General-American/ˈwɪndəʊz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈwɪndoz/Scotland/ˈwɪndouz/Wales
  1. Microsoft Windows, an operating system with a WIMP graphical user interface that dominates the personal computer market.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Ellipsis of Windows key.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis · uncountable · usually
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From windows, in reference to the user-interface display elements.

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