See also: window blind (UK)
Definition of window shade - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
light controlUS covering for a window to block or filter lightUS
- She pulled down the window shade to darken the room.
- He adjusted the window shade to let in some light.
- The window shade was broken and wouldn't roll up.
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covering for a window to block or filter light
Expressions with window
showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
The report was criticized as mere window dressing.
shut a window to block air or noise
Please close the window on your way out to keep the noise down.
look at things in stores without buying them
We like to do some window shopping on weekends.
limited time period to achieve something
The window of opportunity to invest in the project closes next week.
fail to seize an opportunity
She missed the window to invest in the company.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out of the window.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out the window when it started raining.
gives understanding or perspective about the world
The internet is a window on the world.
opportunity to understand someone's thoughts or feelings
Her diary provided a window into her life.
glass pane in the door of a car
He rolled down the car window to get some fresh air.
decorative light in a window
The lamp in the window added a cozy feel to the room.
front window of a shop displaying goods
The latest electronics were showcased in the shop window.
place at an event venue for ticket transactions
The ticket window opened an hour before the game.
covering for windows to control light and privacy
She pulled down the window blind to block the sunlight.
narrow container for growing plants on a windowsill
She planted colorful flowers in the window box.
substance used to clean windows
She sprayed window cleaner on the glass to remove the smudges.
material used to cover windows for privacy or decoration
She chose elegant window coverings for the living room.
arranged presentation of products or decorations in a shop window to attract buyers
The new window display drew many people to stop and look.
mechanism for fastening a window
She turned the window lock to keep the window closed.
mesh covering a window to block insects
We installed a window screen to keep mosquitoes out.
seat next to a window in transport
I prefer the window seat on flights.
person who browses without intending to buy
As a window-shopper, she enjoyed looking at gadgets without spending money.
window built into a roof to let light or air inside
The attic feels brighter since we installed a large roof window.
Expressions with shade
alter the truth slightly to mislead
He shaded the truth to avoid getting in trouble.
slightly more than something else
The dress is just a shade more expensive than the other one.
gradually change into something else
The blue sky shades into a soft pink at sunset.
gradually transition to something different
The colors in the painting shade off beautifully from blue to green.
overshadow or surpass something
Her performance shaded out all the others.
person who repairs cars without formal training or as a hobby
My neighbor is a shade tree mechanic who fixes old cars.
located where direct sunlight is blocked
The picnic was set up in the shade.
tree valued for providing shade from sunlight
The park was filled with shade trees.
balance of positive and negative aspects
The novel explores the light and shade of human nature.
window covering with smooth surface and folds when raised
The living room has elegant Roman shades.
small difference in what words or phrases mean
There is a shade of meaning between 'happy' and 'joyful.'.
window covering made of solid fabric on a roller
She pulled down the roller shade to block the sunlight.
fabric used to block sunlight
They installed a shade cloth above the patio to reduce heat.
be much better than someone or something
Her performance put all others in the shade.
temperature of 30 degrees Celsius in shade
It's 30° in the shade today, so stay hydrated.
window covering with gathered fabric resembling balloons
She installed a balloon shade in the living room.
extremely hot weather condition
It felt like fifty in the shade during the heatwave.
in a very good situation
With his new job, he's made in the shade.
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