Curtains: meaning, definitions and examples

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curtains

[ ˈkərtənz ]

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home decoration

Pieces of fabric that are hung at windows to block out light or for decoration.

Synonyms

blinds, drapes, window treatments

Examples of usage

She opened the curtains to let the sunlight in.
I need to buy new curtains for the living room.

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theater

The end of a performance or act, marked by the closing of the curtains on a stage.

Synonyms

conclusion, ending, finale

Examples of usage

The audience applauded as the curtains fell at the end of the play.
The curtains rose for the final act of the performance.

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end abruptly

To bring something to an end abruptly or rudely.

Synonyms

conclude, end, terminate

Examples of usage

He abruptly curtained the conversation and left the room.
The company curtained their partnership without warning.

Translations

Translations of the word "curtains" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortinas

🇮🇳 पर्दे

🇩🇪 Vorhänge

🇮🇩 gorden

🇺🇦 штори

🇵🇱 zasłony

🇯🇵 カーテン

🇫🇷 rideaux

🇪🇸 cortinas

🇹🇷 perdeler

🇰🇷 커튼

🇸🇦 ستائر

🇨🇿 záclony

🇸🇰 závesy

🇨🇳 窗帘

🇸🇮 zavese

🇮🇸 gardínur

🇰🇿 перделер

🇬🇪 ფარდები

🇦🇿 pərdələr

🇲🇽 cortinas

Word origin

The word 'curtains' originated from the Middle English word 'cortin', which came from the Old French word 'cortine'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to hanging fabrics for windows. In theater, 'curtains' have been used to mark the beginning and end of acts or performances since the 16th century.