curtain 1 of 2

noun

ˈkər-tᵊn How to pronounce curtain (audio)
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth there has long been a curtain of secrecy surrounding that group

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2
as in drapes
curtains plural pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the kittens keep climbing the curtains

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as in sleep
curtains plural the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities it'll be curtains for us if we're caught

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curtain

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verb

as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair

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Recent Examples of curtain
Noun
Unlike other modern culinary festivals, there was no peeking behind the curtain, because, in fact, there is no curtain. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Check sun and shade patterns across the day, think about privacy with fencing, tall planters, bamboo screens or outdoor curtains, and account for noise, drainage and level ground for anything heavy like tubs or saunas. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Blackout curtains Your four-legged friend will appreciate the extra shade. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 This executive order adds to a growing number of state legislation curtaining AI development. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for curtain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtain
  1. veil
  2. sleep
  3. hide
  4. shroud
  5. doom
  6. conceal
  7. cloak
  8. passing
Noun
  • And Russell had this big outfit on with all her veils and hats and everything.
    — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The enthusiasm, the words, and the clamor are a veil for vacuous neglect of the core justice fight at this critical milestone in American history.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of veil
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Symptoms included fatigue, headaches, poor sleep and concentration, and a vague inability to keep up with the increasing pace of demands of the age.
    — Kirsten Balin, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • His inclusion changes the historical record — and adds a dimension to the story of Jewish contributions to the game that has long been hiding in plain sight.
    — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The forthcoming exercise best examines where the Chiefs sit, at 5-1 with the most difficult part of their schedule waiting — because the best teams are not just about maximizing their strengths but hiding their flaws.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hide
Noun
  • The show culminated in a voluminous black tulle cocoon, its shroud-like silhouette reinforcing the collection’s meditation on mortality.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s hoping the group has a few more honorary Halloween carrols up their decrepit, burial shroud-like sleeves.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shroud
Noun
  • Erik Hembre, the Minneapolis Fed’s lead author, cautioned against too much doom.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez decided to fast-forward that gradual doom spiral by publicly criticising those at board level.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of doom
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  • The Symptoms Women Work to Hide Sweating, hot flashes and brain fog are among the symptoms women most often try to conceal, according to the Womea survey.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The gloom was useful for masking scavenging activities and for concealing one’s identity.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of conceal
Noun
  • This natural history is reflected in the city's grand cloak of Art Deco, neoclassical, and Romanesque architecture, the buildings' façades swathed in stone and iron detailing and girded by skeletons of steel.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Alleged violations included wearing colorful scarves or makeup, leaving hair visible or not wearing a chador, an all-enveloping cloak-like garment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cloak
Noun
  • Mahomes has 1,309 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions for the season.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • At halftime, Mayfield only had 49 passing yards, yet Tampa Bay already had 33 points.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
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