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

The one thing that will cheapen a home is too short of a window treatment or one that is mounted incorrectly. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Motorized window treatments aid in heat and light modulation. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025

Invest in Layered Window Treatments A good morning starts with the right amount of light, which is why a great window treatment setup is essential in a bedroom. —Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025

This traditional window treatment proves that classic never means outdated. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window treatment

• maltreatment
• mistreatment
• posttreatment
• pretreatment