Curtain
Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrtən/
Curtain (noun)
- A piece of cloth that hangs in front of a window to block light or for privacy.
- A large piece of cloth that opens and closes at the front of a stage in a theater.
- Something that hides or separates one area from another, like a barrier.
Examples
- She opened the curtain to let in the sunlight.
- The curtain was drawn to keep the room dark.
Common collocations: draw the curtain, heavy curtain, curtain fabric, raise the curtain, curtain call