What is another word for transoms?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈansəmz] (IPA) 
Transoms are horizontal bars or panels located above doors or windows that allow light to pass through while maintaining privacy and security. Synonyms for transoms include fanlights, transom windows, crossbars, and transom lights. A fanlight is a type of transom window that has a distinctive fan-shaped design. Transom windows are rectangular or square shaped and are commonly used in historic architecture. Crossbars are a decorative type of transom that are typically used in interior doors. Transom lights are another type of transom that are designed to allow light to pass through a space. Regardless of the synonym used, transoms provide a unique and distinct architectural element to any space.
