Definition

Noun: A covering for a window, designed to be raised, lowered, or drawn across. Its primary functions are to provide privacy, control the amount of light entering a room, and offer decoration.

Usage

A "window blind" is a specific type of window covering. It typically consists of slats (horizontal or vertical) made of wood, plastic, or fabric that can be tilted to adjust light or drawn up/down to open or close the covering. It is installed inside the window frame or on the wall above it.

Examples

• The sunlight was too bright, so she lowered the window blind.
• For complete privacy at night, close the window blind.
• We need to measure the window before buying a new window blind.

Advanced Usage

• "to draw the blind": To pull the blind down to cover the window.
  • He drew the blind to block the glare from the streetlamp.
• "to raise the blind": To pull the blind up to uncover the window.
  • She raised the blind to let in the morning sun.

Variants and Related Words

• Blind (n): Often used as a shorter, more common form of "window blind."
  • Please close the blinds.
• Venetian blind (n): A specific type of window blind with horizontal slats that can be tilted.
• Vertical blind (n): A specific type of window blind with vertical slats.
• Roller blind (n): A blind made of a single piece of fabric that rolls up onto a tube.

Synonyms

• Shade: Often used interchangeably, though "shade" can sometimes refer to a softer, fabric covering without slats.
• Window shade: A near-synonym, though it may imply a simpler, solid fabric covering.

Related Phrases

• Window treatment: A broader term for any decorative covering or framing for a window, which includes blinds, curtains, and shutters.
• Draw the blinds: An idiom meaning to close the blinds, often implying a desire for privacy or darkness.

Noun

1. a blind for privacy or to keep out light