Definition

Noun: A roller blind is a type of window covering made from a single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a cylindrical tube, typically operated by a cord, chain, or spring mechanism. It is designed to cover a window for privacy or to block light.

Usage

A roller blind is installed at the top of a window frame. It is pulled down to cover the window and rolled up to retract it, storing neatly out of the way when not in use. - We installed a blackout roller blind in the bedroom to keep the room dark in the mornings. - The kitchen roller blind is easy to clean because it's made of a wipeable material.

Advanced Usage

• Roller blinds can be found in various materials, including light-filtering fabrics, blackout materials, and solar screens.
• Motorized roller blinds are an advanced option, allowing for remote or automated control.

Variants and Related Words

• Roller shade: A common synonym in American English.
• Window blind: A general term for any window covering made of slats or fabric, which includes but is not specific to roller blinds.
• Roman blind/shade: A different style of fabric window covering that folds up in pleats, contrasting with the rolling action of a roller blind.

Synonyms

• Roller shade
• Window shade (when referring to a fabric type that rolls)

Antonyms

• Curtain (A piece of cloth hung to cover a window, typically not on a rolling mechanism)
• Shutter (A solid, often wooden, cover for a window)

Noun

1. a window shade that rolls up out of the way