English / word
curtain
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a piece of cloth or other material hung to cover a window, door, or stage; a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window or divide a room
In context
01
She opened the bedroom curtains to let in the morning sunlight.
02
The heavy stage curtain rose as the play began.
Synonyms
blind,screen,panel
Antonyms
exposure,openness
Collocations
draw the curtains,open the curtains,close the curtains