curtain

noun
UK: /ˈkɜː.tən/
US: /ˈkɝː.tən/

  1. A piece of material that hangs down to cover a window or stage.

    1. Please close the curtain it's too bright in here.
    2. The theater's heavy velvet curtain rose, revealing the elaborate stage set.

  2. Something that hides or obscures something else.

    1. A thick curtain of fog descended, making it hard to see.
    2. He drew a curtain of silence around himself, refusing to discuss his past.

Synonyms

drape veil screen
curtain verb

  1. To provide with a curtain; to conceal with a curtain.

    1. She wanted to curtain the windows for more privacy.
    2. The mountains were curtained in mist, creating a mysterious landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curtain" in English means: A piece of material that hangs down to cover a window or stage., Something that hides or obscures something else..

The phonetic transcription of "curtain" is /ˈkɜː.tən/ in British English and /ˈkɝː.tən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curtain": drape, veil, screen.

Example usage of "curtain": "Please close the curtain it's too bright in here.". More examples on the page.