blind
n. countablen. a cover for a window that you can pull down or close to keep light out. It is usually made of cloth, wood, or plastic.
n. a window covering consisting of a single piece of fabric or a series of slats that can be adjusted to regulate light and privacy.
Please close the blind so the sun doesn't hit the TV.
She pulled the kitchen blind down to stop the neighbors from seeing inside while she cooked dinner.
The office was equipped with automated blinds that adjusted their angle throughout the day to maximize natural light while minimizing glare on computer screens.
From Middle English blynd, from Old English blind, from Proto-West Germanic blind, from Proto-Germanic blindaz.
Commonly used in the plural ('blinds') when referring to the general category of window coverings.
I bought a new curtain for the windowI bought a new blind for the windowLearners often use 'curtain' for all window coverings, but a 'blind' specifically refers to a hard or mechanical covering that rolls or folds.