shroud

noun
UK: /ʃraʊd/
US: /ʃraʊd/

  1. A cloth used to wrap a dead body.

    1. The body was covered by a shroud.
    2. The ancient tomb contained a mummy carefully preserved within its linen shroud.

  2. Something that covers or hides something.

    1. A shroud of mist covered the mountains.
    2. The scandal cast a shroud of suspicion over the entire political party.

Synonyms

wrap veil envelop mask covering
shroud transitive-verb

  1. To cover or hide something.

    1. Fog shrouded the bridge.
    2. Mystery shrouded the celebrity's sudden disappearance from public life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shroud" in English means: A cloth used to wrap a dead body., Something that covers or hides something..

The phonetic transcription of "shroud" is /ʃraʊd/ in British English and /ʃraʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shroud": wrap, veil, envelop, mask, covering.

Example usage of "shroud": "The body was covered by a shroud.". More examples on the page.