Valance

Pronunciation: /ˈvæləns/

Definitions of valance

noun a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed

Example Sentences

A1 I hung a pretty valance in my kitchen window.

A2 She sewed a new valance for her bedroom curtains.

B1 The valance added a touch of elegance to the room's decor.

B2 The valance matched perfectly with the drapes in the living room.

C1 The intricate embroidery on the valance was a beautiful focal point in the room.

C2 The custom-made valance was the finishing touch that tied the whole room together.

Examples of valance in a Sentence

formal The valance on the window adds an elegant touch to the room's decor.

informal I love how the valance makes the window look so pretty.

slang Check out the cool valance my mom put up in the living room.

figurative The valance of her dress flowed gracefully as she walked.

Grammatical Forms of valance

• past tense: valanced
• plural: valances
• comparative: more valance
• superlative: most valance
• present tense: valances
• future tense: will valance
• perfect tense: have valanced
• continuous tense: is valancing
• singular: valance
• positive degree: valance
• infinitive: to valance
• gerund: valancing
• participle: valancing

Origin and Evolution of valance

First Known Use: 1475 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'valance' originated from the Old French word 'valence' meaning 'a short curtain or hanging'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'valance' expanded to refer to a decorative drapery or fabric that hangs along the edge of a bed, table, or window. It is also used in architecture to describe a decorative framework or cornice above a window or door.