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

Here are the differences between the two types of window treatments, plus expert advice on how to choose which one is right for your space. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024

This will be evidenced by trends like warm color palettes and layered textures through rugs, throw pillows, or window treatments. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024

The replica is smaller — 64 seats compared to the original’s nearly 400 — and features reproductions of the columns, window treatments, wallpaper, carpet and chandeliers from the original Tea Room. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above