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

Examples of window treatment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curtains have the most visual weight in a window treatment, but the best curtain rods are the finishing touch that not only elevate your drapes but keep them quite literally aloft, securely fastened into the wall. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026

Plus, if your windows let in a lot of heat during the summer, insulated window treatments can help with that, too. —Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026

Instead, Oda suggests modern alternatives, like bamboo blinds for window treatments, paper lanterns, or light fixtures that mimic Washi paper. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026

The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window treatment

• maltreatment
• mistreatment
• posttreatment
• pretreatment