Curtains

Pronunciation: /ˈkərtənz/

Definitions of curtains

noun a piece of material hung up to act as a screen or partition

Example Sentences

A1 I closed the curtains before going to bed.

A2 She picked out new curtains for her living room.

B1 The curtains in the hotel room were a lovely shade of blue.

B2 I need to hem the curtains to make them fit the window properly.

C1 The velvet curtains added a touch of elegance to the theater stage.

C2 The intricate lace curtains were a beautiful addition to the room's decor.

Examples of curtains in a Sentence

formal The elegant curtains in the living room perfectly complement the decor.

informal I'm thinking of changing the curtains in my bedroom to something more colorful.

slang I'll be hanging up some new curtains in my place this weekend.

figurative When she finally opened up to him, it was like pulling back the curtains on her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of curtains

• past tense: curtained
• plural: curtains
• comparative: more curtains
• superlative: most curtains
• present tense: curtain
• future tense: will curtain
• perfect tense: have curtained
• continuous tense: is curtaining
• singular: curtain
• positive degree: curtains
• infinitive: curtain
• gerund: curtaining
• participle: curtaining

Origin and Evolution of curtains

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'curtains' originated from the Middle English word 'courtyn' which came from the Old French word 'cortine' meaning a curtain or hanging cloth.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a hanging cloth or tapestry used for decoration or to cover windows, the meaning of 'curtains' has evolved to also include fabric panels used for blocking light and providing privacy in homes.