DEFENESTRATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

throw through or out of the window

Example: The rebels stormed the palace and defenestrated the President

Categories: Throw

The word "defenestrate" comes from Latin de-.

defenestration – A related word in the same word family.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.