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curtain-raiser

noun cur·tain-rais·er \ ˈkər-tᵊn-ˌrā-zər \

Definition of curtain-raiser

1 : a short play usually of one scene that is presented before the main full-length drama
2 : a usually short preliminary to a main event

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First Known Use of curtain-raiser

1886

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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curtain-raiser Synonyms

Synonyms

overture, preamble, preliminary, prelude, prologue (also prolog);

Related Words

lead-in;

kickoff, start;

CURTAIN-RAISER Defined for English Language Learners

curtain-raiser

noun

Definition of curtain-raiser for English Language Learners

  • : a short performance or event that comes before the main performance or event

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