curtain

Meanings

• noun

  A large piece of cloth used to cover a window or doorway, typically held in place by a rod or cord.

• verb

  To provide with a curtain or curtains.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɜːtn̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɝtn̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

becurtain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curtain
urn , urne , turn , torn

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Variants

List of all variants of curtain that leads to same result
curtain , curtainless , curtains , curtained , curtaining , curtain call , curtain calls , curtain lecture , curtain lectures , curtain-raiser , curtain-raisers , curtain wall , curtain walls , curtain off , curtained off , curtaining off , curtains off , curtain time , bamboo curtain , bamboo curtains , drop curtain , drop curtains

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Etymology

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Old French 'courtain' from 'cort' meaning 'short' or 'close' and 'tain' meaning 'cloth'.

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Trivia

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1. Curtains were originally made of animal hides or animal skins.

2. The world's largest curtain weighed over 1,200 pounds and was over 100 feet long.

3. In ancient Greece, curtains were made of wool and linen, and were often used as a sign of wealth and status.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drapery: The art or design of curtains and other textile hangings.

2. Window treatment: The various ways in which windows are covered or decorated.

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Culture

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Curtains have been used for various purposes throughout history, including for privacy, to regulate temperature, and as decorative elements. In literature and art, curtains have been depicted in paintings, photographs, and films, often symbolizing secrecy, mystery, or the passing of time.

How to Memorize "curtain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large piece of fabric hanging from a rod or cord, covering a window or doorway.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curtain' with the idea of a large piece of fabric used to cover a window or doorway.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'curtain' starts with the letter 'C' and rhymes with 'urn'.

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