curtain
/ˈkɜːtn̩/
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Simple Meaning
a piece of cloth that hangs in front of a window or on a stage to cover or hide something.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Could you close the curtain? The sun is too bright in here.”
“The curtain went up, and the play began.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
Related Words
Synonyms:
drapeblindscreen
Word Family:
curtainedcurtaining