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louvers

|louv-ers|

🇺🇸

/ˈluːvərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈluːvəz/

(louver)

angled slat opening

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past	Past Participle	Past Participle	Present Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adjective
louver	louvers	louvres	louvers	louvres	louvered	louvred	louvered	louvred	louvering	louvring	louvre	louvered	louvred

Etymology

Etymology Information

'louver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'louvre' (also attested as 'louvere'), where the term referred to an opening in a roof or wall for ventilation.

Historical Evolution

'louver' changed from Old French 'louvre'/'louvere' into Middle English forms such as 'luver' or 'louver' and eventually became the modern English word 'louver'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an opening (often in a roof) for ventilation'; over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a framed set of slanted slats that admits air or light while keeping out rain or sight.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a set of slanted slats or fins fixed in a frame, used to allow air or light to pass through while keeping out rain, direct sunlight, or visibility.

The louvers on the workshop were opened to provide cross-ventilation.

Synonyms

slatsblindsshuttersvents

Antonyms

solid panelsealed panel

Verb 1

to equip or fit something with louvers, or to adjust louvers (e.g., to control airflow or light).

He louvers the skylight to reduce glare and direct sunlight.

Synonyms