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curtain Definition and Meaning in English (curtain definition)

noun
Synonyms:drapeblind
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Curtain definition: A piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically one of a pair at a window to block out light or provide privacy.

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Definitions of Curtain

  1. 1noun

    A piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically one of a pair at a window to block out light or provide privacy.

  2. 2noun

    A screen of material that can be drawn across the opening of a stage to conceal it from the audience or to mark the beginning or end of a scene or act.

Example Sentences

“She drew the curtains to let in the morning light.”

“The final curtain fell, signaling the end of the play.”

“The heavy curtains kept the room warm in winter.”

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Inflected Word Forms

present participlecurtaining
adjectivecurtained

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

draw the curtaincollocation

To open or close a curtain.

behind the curtainidiom

Secretly or privately, away from public view.

ring down the curtainidiom

To bring something to an end.

Alphabetical:curtailed•curtained

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What is the meaning of Curtain in English?▼
Curtain definition: A piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically one of a pair at a window to block out light or provide privacy.
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'Curtain' translates to 'curtain' in English. Curtain definition: A piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically one of a pair at a window to block out light or provide privacy.
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