window shade

noun

: a shade or curtain for a window

Examples of window shade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While window treatments such as drapes and window shades can be costly, choosing custom solutions is worth the investment whenever possible. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026

The Double Duke room is wrapped in fretwork wallpaper and deep cinnabar, with pistachio window shades and a striped sectional. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

During the 16-hour flight to Australia, the 49ers had strict instructions on when to sleep, how many ounces of fluids to drink, when to put their window shades up and how often to slip on blue-light glasses. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Street light leaking through window shades, clock radio illumination and LED lights on equipment like room air purifiers or humidifiers were possible sources for nighttime light in the study, said Qi. — Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window shade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

window shade

noun

: a shade or curtain for a window