Cool MateCurtain
UK /["/ˈkɜːtn/"]/US /["/ˈkɜːrtn/"]/
Definition
a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window
In simple words: A piece of cloth used to cover a window or a stage.
Examples
- She drew the curtain to let in some sunlight.
- The curtain fell after the final act of the play.
- He always closes the curtain before going to bed.
- The movie industry was on the brink of a new curtain call for its stars.
- She chose a beautiful floral pattern for the curtain in her living room.
Usage notes
Used in homes to cover windows or in theaters for performances. Avoid using 'curtain' in technical contexts unrelated to physical drapes.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'curtain' as a 'curtain call'—a final bow at the end of a show.
Collocations
- shower
- closed
- drawn
- close
- draw
- open
- hang
- billow
- blow
- rail
- rod
- behind a/the curtain
- shower
- closed
- drawn
- close
- draw
- open
- hang
- billow
- blow
- rail
- rod
- behind a/the curtain
- shower
- closed
- drawn
- close
- draw
- open
- hang
- billow
- blow
- rail
- rod
- behind a/the curtain
- final
- go up
- open
- part
Synonyms
- drape
- blind
- screen
- veil
- tapestry
Antonyms
- window
- door
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'curtain' vs 'curtains' - 'curtain' refers to one piece, 'curtains' is plural.
- Using 'curtain' to describe non-cloth barrier.
- Mispronouncing as 'curtin'.