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

My mother turned over in her bunk, lifted the window shade, and was overcome with emotion as she saw palm trees, sunshine and mountains.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

The most disturbing sight, though, came into view when I shut off the last film and raised the window shade.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

Argueta came up with the makeshift window shade as a form of deterrence after colleagues complained about the constant crowd of students gathering outside.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2021

The window shade was drawn, giving the artificially lit room a bunkerlike feeling.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2021

Mom’s bedroom was beside mine, and I heard her pull her window shade down.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam