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

Elaborate Window Treatments Swags, jabots, fringes, tassels—’90s window treatments were nothing short of ambitious. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Dust window treatments weekly, especially in high-traffic areas, with a microfiber duster, and deep-clean them at least seasonally. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

This spring, classic prints and stylish window treatments are trending. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026

In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window treatment

• maltreatment
• mistreatment
• posttreatment
• pretreatment