sun-blind

A woman pulls down the sun-blind to block the bright afternoon light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A window shade or screen: A "sun-blind" is a device, typically made of cloth or slats, placed over a window to block or reduce the amount of sunlight entering a room.

Usage Examples

• (She lowered the window shade to reduce bright sunlight.)
• (The house had external or internal window covers made of wood.)

Advanced Usage

• "to draw the sun-blind": to open or close a sun-blind.
  • He drew the sun-blind to let in a little light. (He adjusted the window covering to control light.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sun-blind (adj, rare): blinded or dazzled by the sun (not commonly used).
  • The driver was sun-blind for a moment after emerging from the tunnel. (Temporarily unable to see due to bright sunlight.)

Synonyms

• Awning: a roof-like cover extending over a window or door.
• Shade: a device that blocks light.
• Venetian blind: a type of sun-blind with horizontal slats.
• Window screen: a mesh or solid covering for a window.

Related Idioms

• "to be in the sun-blind": (rare, literal) to be positioned behind a sun-blind.
  • The cat sat in the sun-blind, watching the street. (The cat was behind the window covering.)