curtain
Translation
curtain, drape
Examples
She opened the curtain to let in sunlight.
She opened the curtain to let in sunlight.
The curtain will fall at the end of the play.
The curtain will fall at the end of the play.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) curtain (noun) a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window She bought a new curtain for the window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drape, shade, blind
Etymology
From Late Latin 'cortina', meaning 'enclosure', related to 'court'.
Memory Tips
Think of a curtain 'enclosing' a window or a stage, just like a 'court' encloses an area.