Curtain: meaning, definitions and examples

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curtain

 

[ หˆkษœหrtษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a theater

A curtain is a piece of cloth that can be pulled or drawn across to cover an opening. In a theater, curtains are used to separate the stage from the audience and to hide the actors or set changes.

Synonyms

drape, drapery, hanging

Examples of usage

  • The curtain rose, revealing the actors on stage.
  • He peeked out from behind the curtain.
  • The audience applauded as the curtain fell at the end of the performance.
Context #2 | Noun

window treatment

A curtain is a piece of material that is hung to cover a window or to divide a room. Curtains are often used for decoration, privacy, and light control in a room.

Synonyms

blinds, drapes, window treatment

Examples of usage

  • She drew the curtains to block out the sunlight.
  • The curtains matched the furniture in the room.
  • The curtains fluttered in the breeze.
Context #3 | Verb

to conceal or hide

To curtain means to cover or conceal something. It can also refer to the action of drawing a curtain across an opening.

Synonyms

conceal, cover, hide

Examples of usage

  • They curtained off the construction area.
  • She curtained her emotions from others.

Translations

Translations of the word "curtain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorhang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tirai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasล‚ona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rideau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปคํŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvฤ›s

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกves

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช—ๅธ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gardรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™rdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortina

Etymology

The word 'curtain' originated from the Latin word 'cortina', which means 'enclosure' or 'curtain'. Curtains have been used for centuries as a way to separate spaces, provide privacy, and add decoration. In theaters, curtains have been an essential part of performances, allowing for dramatic reveals and set changes. Over time, curtains have evolved in style and design, becoming an integral part of interior decoration and window treatments.

See also: curtail, curtly, curtness, curtsey, curtsy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,256 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.