Clearstory vs. Clerestory — What's the Difference?

Variant of clerestory.

In architecture, a clerestory ( KLEER-stor-ee; lit. clear storey, also clearstory, clearstorey, or overstorey) is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye level.

Alternative form of clerestory

The upper part of the nave, transepts, and choir of a church, containing windows that rise above the roofs of the aisles.

The upper story of the nave of a church, containing windows, and rising above the aisle roofs.

A similar structure admitting light into an ancient building such as an Egyptian temple or a Roman basilica.

Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light

An upper portion of a wall containing windows, especially when rising above a lower roof.

(architecture) The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.

Same as Clearstory.

Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light