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valance
noun
va·lance
ˈva-lən(t)s 
ˈvā-
ˈvā-
1
: a drapery hung along the edge of a bed, table, altar, canopy, or shelf
2
: a short drapery or wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures
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The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Available in twin to king size, this block printed, organic cotton coverlet achieves the cozy, layered look of a bed skirt without the effort required to put on a traditional valance.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
In the '90s, this meant layers of floral prints, dust ruffle valances, and quaint furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Reply Ellen says: January 23, 2025 at 5:37 pm
That valance over the picture window looking out to the Pacific.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Available in twin to king size, this block printed, organic cotton coverlet achieves the cozy, layered look of a bed skirt without the effort required to put on a traditional valance.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
In the '90s, this meant layers of floral prints, dust ruffle valances, and quaint furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Reply Ellen says: January 23, 2025 at 5:37 pm
That valance over the picture window looking out to the Pacific.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Valance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valance. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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valance
noun
va·lance
ˈval-ən(t)s
ˈvāl-
ˈvāl-
: a short drapery or wood or metal frame (as across the top of a window)
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