window shade

noun

Synonyms of window shadenext
: a shade or curtain for a window

Examples of window shade in a Sentence

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Bedside touch panels control lighting, temperature, and window shades without the usual hunt for switches. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 The bed cover, headboard, and window shade are in the Canton Corbett fabric from Clarence House. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026 Sometimes, bricks and window shades mask a lot of problems inside. Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 In the mornings, open window shades and turn on the lights as soon as kids wake up. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for window shade

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Apr. 2026.

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window shade

noun
: a shade or curtain for a window

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