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window shade

noun

Definition of window shade

: a shade or curtain for a window

Examples of window shade in a Sentence

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One of the bare feet then pulled up Char’s window shade, and then pulled it down. Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "No one — and I mean no one — wants to see your bare feet on a plane. Ever.," 6 Aug. 2019 Recline your seat — but be courteous On a night flight, expecting someone not to sleep is like asking them to put down their window shade during a flight over the Grand Canyon or Haleakala. Ed Hewitt, USA TODAY, "Sleeping on planes: 13 tips for getting 40 winks on your next long-haul flight," 5 July 2019 All apartments have gray plank flooring, in-unit washer and dryer, and solar window shades. Pamela Dittmer Mckuen, chicagotribune.com, "Residences at Addison and Clark offer luxury living with nods to neighbor Wrigley — but don't expect to see the field," 17 June 2019 Dusk is the best time to dine here, when the window shades are lifted to reveal a postcard view of the Olympics and beyond. Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "Upscale Dining Deals: Dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine for $45 at the Four Seasons," 26 Mar. 2019 Other amenities read like a laundry list of top-notch home comforts; the van includes power window shades, adjustable LED lighting, USB charging ports, and a ceiling fan with rain sensor. Megan Barber, Curbed, "Airstream debuts new compact luxury camper van," 4 Sep. 2018 For example, with ConnectOne, a one-room automation — which might include managing music, TV, lights and window shades from a family room — starts at $600. Diane Cowen, San Antonio Express-News, "Home security is more affordable — and better —than ever," 12 July 2018 The silhouettes of chefs and scientists flicker through translucent window shades. Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, "Can Adam Melonas cook up a food revolution from his secretive Fenway lab?," 27 June 2018 Athena Arvanitis, the district’s director of student life, told school board members Monday crews will also install the shatter resistant film and window shades. Kathy Routliffe, chicagotribune.com, "Summer work at New Trier High to include upgrades of video surveillance, security training," 12 June 2018

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First Known Use of window shade

1810, in the meaning defined above

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window shade

noun

English Language Learners Definition of window shade

US : a roll of cloth or plastic that is hung at the top of a window and that can be pulled down to cover the window