window shade

noun

: a shade or curtain for a window

Examples of window shade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pairing light-blue elements with neutrals, such as this room's textured bamboo window shades and cream upholstered headboard, helps create balance and a layered look. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 When using bold colors, textural elements ,such as bamboo window shades or a soft faux fur throw, are a great way to bring in some warmth and tone down strong colors. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 Remove flammable materials like curtains and window shades. Hannah Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023 Choose affordable accents, such as bright towels, colorful window shades, bold artwork, and fresh wall paint to bring life to the neutral backdrop. Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2023 But even for schools that aren’t ready to take that step there are other things, like adding window shades and limiting outdoor activities, that can help now. Sabrina Shankman, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2023 Among the many bells and whistles is high-speed Wi-Fi up to 50mbps, capable of Zoom conferencing and Netflix streaming, and individual iPad Pros that operate electrochromic window shades (which turn the glass on the windows from clear to opaque). Antonia Windsor, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2023 The window units are being set to 70 degrees, running 24 hours a day, and the district has pulled window shades to reduce heat from the sun in classrooms. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2023 In the lofted office, white, turquoise, and blue stripes painted across the floor repeat the colors of built-ins and a butterfly fabric on window shades. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of window shade was in 1789

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“Window shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20shade. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

window shade

noun
: a shade or curtain for a window

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