window shade

American  

noun

1. a shade or blind for a window, as a sheet of cloth or paper on a spring roller.

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Regionalisms

Shade is used widely for window shade, although blind is common in the Midland U.S. (as well as in Great Britain), and curtain is used chiefly in New England and the South Atlantic states.

Etymology

Origin of window shade

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

As soon as the sun rises, window shades should come down.

From Washington Post

There are plenty of IR controllable home devices like TVs, window shades, air conditioners, and fans in the world that would benefit from being included in the smart home.

From The Verge

After adjusting it, the light burns out, the room briefly shakes and a window shade falls down.

From Washington Post

While home lighting and security have long been the most common categories for smart home, now refrigerators, washing machines, window shades and air-conditioners are all getting integrated Wi-Fi and smart features.

From New York Times

There were no lights in the boy’s room, and the window shades were closed with duct tape.

From Seattle Times