Explore Dormer through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like window. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Dormer meaning
- A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof.
- Ellipsis of dormer-window.
Synonyms of Dormer
Using Dormer
- The main meaning on this page is: A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof. | Ellipsis of dormer-window.
- Useful related words include: dormer window, window.
- In the example corpus, dormer often appears in combinations such as: natalie dormer, dormer and, rear dormer.
Context around Dormer
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dormer
- In this selection, "dormer" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, rear, matt, natalie, windows, bungalow and loft stand out and add context to how "dormer" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include add a dormer to the and adding rear dormer with flat. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dormer" sits close to words such as aar, abdulla and abimbola, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dormer
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Gabled roofs, window hoods and dormer and bay windows define this distinguished character. (13 words)
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include rear dormer and insertion of side roof light. (16 words)
Proposal: Erect dwelling, remove garage and en-suite from previous approval and add a dormer to the north elevation. (19 words)
Redditch Borough Council leader Matt Dormer said: “We decided to repeat the cost-of-living leaflet following the success of the first and the feedback we received from the agencies who were able to help so many people in this challenging time. (42 words)
Reconfiguration of existing roof structure to include an increase in ridge height to provide additional habitable space at loft level, insertion of roof lights to side and rear elevations and insertion of 1 x front dormer and 2 x side dormers. (41 words)
With Labour gaining five seats and reduced Conservative majorities even in somewhere like Feckenham, it is a clear refuting of Mr Dormer’s ridiculous plan to demolish the library and ruin the centre of Redditch even more than they have already. (41 words)
Example sentences (20)
Proposal: To remove an existing front and rear dormer loft conversion and rebuild with a wrap around dormer conversion to create an enclosed bedroom with ensuite and a study room.
Natalie Dormer as Onica (puppeteer: Louise Gold) cast member involved is Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), who voices Onica, Tavra's girlfriend and a Gelfling of the Sifa Clan.
Conversion of loft to habitable space to include rear dormer and insertion of side roof light.
Erection of First floor side and rear extension, part rear extension, loft conversion with a dormer and new rooflights, new porch and garage conversion, raising of ridge height by 300mm.
Her inspirational charity work has continued as in 2016, Dormer gave a speech at the United Nations to highlight ‘the plight of refugees’ and violence and women and girls.
Lawful Development Certificate for: Conversion of a roof area into habitable space by altering roof shape from hip to gable and adding rear dormer with flat roof.
Reconfiguration of existing roof structure to include an increase in ridge height to provide additional habitable space at loft level, insertion of roof lights to side and rear elevations and insertion of 1 x front dormer and 2 x side dormers.
Redditch Borough Council leader, Coun Matt Dormer said: “It has been brought to my attention that recently a head stone has been broken and surface damage has occurred at The Abbey Cemetery.
Redditch Borough Council leader Matt Dormer said: “We decided to repeat the cost-of-living leaflet following the success of the first and the feedback we received from the agencies who were able to help so many people in this challenging time.
The detached house, which sits on the banks of the River Thames, is also set to get new double-glazed windows in the existing orangery and rear dormer.
The home features a stucco and stone façade, a sloping roofline, dormer windows, a stone walkway, and a large front yard with shrubbery and mature trees.
This fabulous property package includes a detached four/five bedroom detached dormer bungalow, a range of outbuildings including a stable block, all sat in about 1.92 acres.
With Labour gaining five seats and reduced Conservative majorities even in somewhere like Feckenham, it is a clear refuting of Mr Dormer’s ridiculous plan to demolish the library and ruin the centre of Redditch even more than they have already.
Council leader Matt Dormer added: “Developing our own site was much more cost effective than buying land from a private developer.
Elite Estate Agents are proud to present this six-bedroom dormer bungalow on c.0.9 acres to the residential sales market.
Gabled roofs, window hoods and dormer and bay windows define this distinguished character.
Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Coun Matt Dormer, said: “Opportunities like this allow the local businesses of Redditch the chance to unlock their potential, to upskill their staff and reach their goals.
Planning permission is already in place for a substantial ground-floor extension, new porch, dormer windows to provide additional bedrooms and a double garage.
Proposal: Erect dwelling, remove garage and en-suite from previous approval and add a dormer to the north elevation.
The applicant, Mr T Jukes, wanted to construct a trio of three-bedroom detached houses or dormer bungalows, resulting in a number of objections from neighbours and nearby residents.
Common combinations with dormer
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: