blinds
Translation
blinds
Examples
Please close the blinds.
Please close the blinds.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun, usually plural)) a window covering She opened the blinds to let in some light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shades, shutters, curtains
Etymology
From the idea of making one 'blind' to what is outside the window.
Memory Tips
Picture window 'blinds' that block the light, making you 'blind' to the outside. Usually used in the plural form.