curtain wall

noun

: a nonbearing exterior wall between columns or piers

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Inside, large glass-curtain walls bring natural light into the sweeping lobby; as patrons move closer to the theaters, the design becomes more intimate, while the colors and textures become increasingly rich. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 In its latest incarnation, designed by the firm S9, the curtain wall has darkened and the electronic billboards brightened, so that the tower resembles a TV mount, more apparatus than architecture. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026 When its projectile punched through the castle’s curtain wall, observers compared the sight to an arrow ripping through cloth. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and moat. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curtain wall

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curtain wall was in 1808

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“Curtain wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curtain%20wall. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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