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

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With its 12-foot power cord and 4.3-foot hose, users can easily hit high-up spots like window treatments. Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 The key is to make sure your window treatments still let in enough natural light. Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024 More permanent and expensive damask products include wallpaper, which can provide a beautiful way to dress up a formal space such as a dining room, or window treatments such as floor-length curtain panels that give a room the perfect finishing touch, add privacy, and introduce a subtle pattern. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024 But the last owner seemed not to worry, making every decision to customize (silk wallpaper, hand-painting, window treatments). Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for window treatment 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of window treatment was in 1890

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“Window treatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20treatment. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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