Shroud

Pronunciation: /ʃraʊd/

Definitions of shroud

noun a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial

Example Sentences

A1 The shroud covered the body in the coffin.

A2 She wrapped herself in a shroud to keep warm in the cold weather.

B1 The mystery surrounding the shroud of Turin has intrigued scientists for centuries.

B2 The shroud of secrecy surrounding the company's new product launch has created a lot of buzz.

C1 The artist used a shroud of mist to create a sense of mystery in the painting.

C2 The shroud of corruption that enveloped the government eventually led to its downfall.

Examples of shroud in a Sentence

formal The shroud was draped over the casket during the funeral service.

informal They used a white shroud to cover the old furniture in the attic.

slang I'm going to shroud myself in blankets and binge-watch my favorite show.

figurative The mystery shrouded the identity of the masked hero.

Grammatical Forms of shroud

• past tense: shrouded
• plural: shrouds
• comparative: more shrouded
• superlative: most shrouded
• present tense: shrouds
• future tense: will shroud
• perfect tense: has shrouded
• continuous tense: is shrouding
• singular: shroud
• positive degree: shroud
• infinitive: to shroud
• gerund: shrouding
• participle: shrouded

Origin and Evolution of shroud

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shroud' originated from the Old English word 'scrud' which meant a garment or clothing. It was commonly used to refer to a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'shroud' expanded beyond its original meaning of burial cloth to also include a covering or veil for various objects or to conceal or protect something. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of uses related to covering or concealing.