curtain Synonyms
Another word for curtain
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically one of a pair at a window.
"She drew the heavy velvet drape to block out the morning sunlight."
• noun (Context 2)
The heavy screen separating the stage from the auditorium in a theater.
"The audience erupted into thunderous applause as the final drop curtain fell."
• noun (Context 3)
A metaphorical barrier or concealing screen that obscures something from sight.
"A thick veil of fog rolled over the bay, completely hiding the bridge from view."
• verb (Context 4)
To conceal or screen from sight (often followed by 'off').
"The nurses had to screen off off the patient's bed during the examination for privacy."
• verb (Context 5)
To provide or cover with a curtain or curtains.
"They decided to drape the alcove to create a small, private reading nook."
Opposites of curtain
The opposite of curtain shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: