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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Common errors like picking the wrong rug size, furniture layout, color palette, window treatments, and more can wreck your home decor. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 June 2026 Preparing your home for summer often involves changing bedding and window treatments or setting up fans and air conditioning units. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for window treatment

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 15 Jun. 2026.

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