Curtain (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any barrier to communication or vision; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A heavy fog rolled in, creating a curtain of white mist that obscured the view.
- The company maintained a curtain of silence around the upcoming product launch.
- The row of tall trees formed a curtain of greenery that blocked out the neighboring house.
- A curtain of darkness seemed to fall over the city as the power went out.
- The politician's evasive answers created a curtain of doubt around her true intentions.
Meaning 2
Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The room was darkened by a heavy velvet curtain that blocked out most of the sunlight.
- The window had a thin sheer curtain that filtered the light and gave the room a soft glow.
- She pulled the curtain shut to escape the noise from the street outside.
- The elegant silk curtain added a touch of luxury to the otherwise simple room.
- He adjusted the curtain to let in more sunlight and brighten up the space.