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 Swap in new textiles Springing for new runners or window treatments can dramatically change the way your kitchen looks. Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024 Vacuum window treatments using a brush attachment to remove buildup, or use an old sock as a duster for blinds. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024 Instead of heavy window treatments, opt for flowy or light ones. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 July 2024 So, if your winter bedroom has heavy drapes, switch them out with lighter window treatments to maximize that morning sunlight. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for window treatment 

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Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

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