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

Incorporate lamps, add skylights, and keep window treatments airy to let in plenty of light. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025

Play up pattern by using the same textile as your headboard, bedding, window treatment, or even wallpaper; or select a solid to keep the space from feeling too busy. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 May 2025

Part of this is also the mounting, so having a pro install your window treatments is a must. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Small projects like changing light fixtures, window treatments, and appliances can transform how a space looks and feels. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window treatment

• maltreatment
• mistreatment
• posttreatment
• pretreatment