curtain

curtain, shade

1. Noun

The conclusion or end of an event, especially a play or a person's life, often used in the phrase 'the final curtain'.

Common Phrases

    Example Sentences

    • The final curtain fell on the show.

      Beginner
    • It was the curtain for his career.

      Beginner
    • We knew it was the end, the curtain.

      Beginner
    • The unexpected twist brought a dramatic curtain to the story.

      Intermediate
    • The team's defeat marked the curtain on their championship hopes.

      Intermediate
    • After a long and distinguished career, the final curtain fell on his public life.

      Intermediate
    • For many, retirement represents not an end, but a new curtain rising on a different act of life.

      Advanced
    • The sudden economic downturn drew an abrupt curtain on the company's expansion plans.

      Advanced
    • The historian reflected on the political upheaval that brought down the final curtain on the empire.

      Advanced
    2. Noun

    A large piece of cloth that hangs at the front of a stage in a theater and is raised or drawn aside to reveal the stage.

    Common Phrases

      Example Sentences

      • The curtain went up for the play.

        Beginner
      • We waited for the curtain to open.

        Beginner
      • The red curtain was very grand.

        Beginner
      • The audience applauded as the curtain rose on the first act.

        Intermediate
      • Behind the velvet curtain, the actors prepared for their entrance.

        Intermediate
      • The stage manager gave the signal for the curtain to fall.

        Intermediate
      • The elaborate curtain design added to the grandeur of the opera house.

        Advanced
      • The playwright used the raising and lowering of the curtain to mark significant shifts in time.

        Advanced
      • The final curtain call brought the entire cast back to the stage for a standing ovation.

        Advanced
      3. Noun

      Something that hangs or spreads like a curtain, forming a screen or barrier, such as 'a curtain of mist'.

      Common Phrases

        Example Sentences

        • The trees formed a green curtain.

          Beginner
        • A curtain of rain fell.

          Beginner
        • We saw a curtain of fog.

          Beginner
        • The heavy snowfall formed a white curtain, making driving difficult.

          Intermediate
        • A thick curtain of mist obscured the view of the mountains.

          Intermediate
        • The dense foliage created a natural curtain around the secluded cabin.

          Intermediate
        • The sudden, torrential downpour created an impenetrable curtain of water, reducing visibility to zero.

          Advanced
        • The psychological thriller masterfully used a curtain of ambiguity to keep the audience guessing.

          Advanced
        • The military deployed a smoke curtain to conceal their movements from enemy surveillance.

          Advanced
        4. Noun

        A piece of material, often fabric, hung to cover a window or opening, or to divide a room.

        Common Phrases

          Example Sentences

          • The curtains are blue.

            Beginner
          • Please close the curtain.

            Beginner
          • She bought new curtains for her bedroom.

            Beginner
          • The heavy curtains blocked out the morning light.

            Intermediate
          • He drew the curtain aside to look out the window.

            Intermediate
          • The stage curtain rose, signaling the start of the play.

            Intermediate
          • The intricate pattern on the curtain complemented the room's decor.

            Advanced
          • Beyond the velvet curtain lay a world of theatrical magic.

            Advanced
          • The political curtain of secrecy was finally drawn back, revealing the truth.

            Advanced
          5.

          A cover or screen designed to block or reduce light, such as on a window or a lamp.

          Common Phrases

          • window shade
          • lamp shade
          • roller shade

          Example Sentences

          • Please pull down the window shade.

            Beginner
          • The lamp shade is broken.

            Beginner
          • I bought new shades for the bedroom.

            Beginner
          • Many modern homes use motorized shades for convenience.

            Intermediate
          • The sun was too bright, so I adjusted the window shade.

            Intermediate
          • She chose a dark fabric for the lamp shade to create a softer ambiance.

            Intermediate
          • The architect specified custom-designed shades to complement the minimalist aesthetic of the living space.

            Advanced
          • The historical society meticulously restored the original window shades in the colonial mansion.

            Advanced
          • Innovative smart home systems now allow for automated control of all window shades, optimizing natural light throughout the day.

            Advanced