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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So if your goal is to make a room feel brighter, then start by reevaluating your window treatments. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026 Add depth to your window treatments by layering a pair of sheers underneath your blackouts. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 Look for window treatments designed to block UV rays, keeping in mind that not every room in your house may need them. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Selecting fabrics for your window treatments is a balancing act. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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