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

Paint the walls, window trim, and ceilings for an enveloping feel and accent with lighter tones on window treatments, rugs, and accessories to keep the color from overwhelming. —Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026

Interior designer Sussan Wemlinger specifically points to the 1980s and early 1990s, when design trends favored using a single pattern throughout a room, from walls and window treatments to furniture and even lampshades. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026

But the window treatments serve different purposes. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 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