valance — a length of decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or around a bed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a length of decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or around a bed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæləns/
Korean meaning: 창문 위나 침대 둘레에 장식용으로 드리운 짧은 커튼이나 천
Korean pronunciation: 밸-런스 (강세: 밸)
Example Sentences
- The lace valance made the plain window look elegant and romantic.
- My grandmother's bedroom had a ruffled valance that looked like a tutu for the window.
- The interior designer suggested a simple valance to hide the curtain rod.
valance
NOUN//ˈvæləns//
a length of decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or around a bed
Decorative window top drapery
A perfect valance needs perfect balance!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'avalant'(아래로 내려오는)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 침대나 창문에서 아래로 늘어뜨린 장식용 천을 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The lace valance made the plain window look elegant and romantic.”
“My grandmother's bedroom had a ruffled valance that looked like a tutu for the window.”
“The interior designer suggested a simple valance to hide the curtain rod.”
“She spent three hours trying to hang the valance, only to realize it was upside down.”
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