Synonyms for

Curtain

Verb / ˈkɜ:tʌn / Another word for curtain — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of cloth or other material that is hung to cover a window or opening

Synonyms & similar words

drape drapery pall mantle drapery blind shade screen valance hanging divider partition veil cover shroud cloak mantle copertura tela panno velo tendaggio paravento serrame

Synonyms by register

Formal

drapery hanging screen

Informal

shade blind

Literary

pall veil shroud

Antonyms

uncover reveal expose bare open display

Common collocations

  • draw the curtain
  • behind the curtain
  • stage curtain
  • curtain call
  • velvet curtain
  • curtain rod
  • curtain rings
  • pull back the curtain

Word family

noun curtain
verb curtain

Usage note

While 'curtain' can be used as a verb meaning to end something, this usage is less common than its noun form. It often appears in phrases like 'the curtain fell on his career'.

Example sentences

  1. I pulled the curtain back to let some light into the room.
  2. The curtains in the living room match the sofa.
  3. She peeked through the curtain to see who was outside.
  4. I need to buy new curtains for the bedroom.
  5. The stage curtain opened and the play began.

Quotes

  • The curtains were drawn in the little cottage, and the two men were alone at the table.
  • I'm gonna buy her some curtains or something.
  • I closed the curtains, shutting out the moonlight.

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