B1nounhomearts
US/ˈkɜːr.tən/
UK/ˈkɜː.tən/
a piece of cloth that hangs over a window or in front of a stage
In context
Can you close the curtains? The afternoon sun is too strong.
We bought thick curtains to keep the bedroom dark and cool.
The audience clapped loudly when the curtain came down at the end of the play.
Words that go with curtain
verb + noun
- draw the curtainsShe drew the curtains and turned on the lamp.
- open the curtainsI open the curtains every morning to let the light in.
- close the curtainsClose the curtains before you change your clothes.
adjective + noun
- thick curtainsThick curtains help block the noise from the road.
noun + noun
- shower curtainThe shower curtain keeps water off the bathroom floor.