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

To maximize efficiency, pair windowsill cleaning with dusting the blinds or vacuuming fabric window treatments as part of your overall window cleaning and maintenance routine. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026

Choose a dining table, chandelier, and window treatment that is the right scale for the room. —Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 27 May 2026

Roughly 3,400 square feet showcases European oak floors, white marble accented with light gray veining, Circa lighting, Ralph Lauren window treatments, and French doors throughout, plus integrated smart home and security systems. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026

Even investing in window treatments or tints can immensely impact improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. —Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window treatment

• maltreatment
• mistreatment
• posttreatment
• pretreatment