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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Play up pattern by using the same textile as your headboard, bedding, window treatment, or even wallpaper; or select a solid to keep the space from feeling too busy. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 May 2025 Part of this is also the mounting, so having a pro install your window treatments is a must. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Small projects like changing light fixtures, window treatments, and appliances can transform how a space looks and feels. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for window treatment

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 May. 2025.

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