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Curtains: meaning, definitions and examples

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curtains

 

[ หˆkษ™rtษ™nz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortinas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorhรคnge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gorden

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasล‚ony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rideaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortinas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perdeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปคํŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชุงุฆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกclony

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvesy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช—ๅธ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gardรญnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะดะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™rdษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortinas

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,703 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.