window treatment

noun

plural window treatments
: a decorative covering (such as a curtain, shade, or valance) for a window or part of a window
Much of the fabric and other decorative materials for window treatments, as the curtains are called, were donated by manufacturers.Patricia Leigh Brown
"Window treatments, such as shades and drapes, are little luxuries that make mornings more serene. … ," [Alessandra] Woods says.Maryn Liles

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The new year is the perfect time to redecorate, and switching up window treatments is a quick change that can make a big difference in how big a space looks, and how welcoming a room feels. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026 Erica Flynn is the executive director of brand management, creative services, and corporate communications at Springs Window Fashions, which includes Graber window treatments. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 Dust window treatments weekly, especially in high-traffic areas, with a microfiber duster, and deep-clean them at least seasonally. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 When only a bespoke window treatment will do, TwoPages Liz Linen curtains combine the look of high-end drapery with a budget-friendly price point. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for window treatment

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of window treatment was in 1890

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“Window treatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20treatment. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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