blinds
pronunciation
How to pronounce blinds in British English:
UK [blaɪndz]
How to pronounce blinds in American English:
US [blaɪndz]
Word Origin
- blinds (n.)
- "window screens," 1771, from blind (singular blind in this sense is recorded from 1731).
Example
- 1. Eliminate exterior light by closing drapes , shades or blinds .
- 2. The windows are closed the blinds half-pulled and she is not late .
- 3. The window blinds on all six storeys are drawn and no one answers the bell .
- 4. Military families will keep the blinds closed on the windows facing the driveway .
- 5. As chaney peered out his venetian blinds , he saw the paparazzi camped outside his house in vans and lawn chairs .