Definition

Noun: A window covering consisting of horizontal slats (strips) of wood, metal, or plastic that can be tilted to adjust light and privacy. The slats are connected by cords so they can be raised completely or lowered and tilted to various angles.

Usage

A "venetian blind" is used as a singular, countable noun. It refers to the specific type of blind as a whole object. * She adjusted the venetian blind to let in more light. * The office installed new venetian blinds on all the windows.

Examples

• The sunlight filtered through the half-closed venetian blind.
• We need to clean the dust off the venetian blinds.
• He pulled the cord to raise the venetian blind.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe related items.
  • venetian blind cord, venetian blind slats

Variants and Related Words

• Blind (n.): The general term for a window covering. A venetian blind is a type of blind.
• Slats (n.): The individual horizontal strips that make up a venetian blind.
• Vertical blind (n.): A similar window covering with vertical, rather than horizontal, slats.

Synonyms

• Window blind
• Slatted blind

Note: While "venetian blind" is a specific type, "window blind" is a more general synonym. "Slatted blind" is a descriptive synonym that emphasizes its structure.

Noun

1. a window blind made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed