CURTAINS Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of curtains next

plural of curtain

as in drapes

pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the kittens keep climbing the curtains

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as in death

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities it'll be curtains for us if we're caught

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curtains

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verb

present tense third-person singular of curtain

as in hides

to keep secret or shut off from view she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair

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Recent Examples of curtains

Noun

Rather refreshingly, there’s no fiddly tech or curtains to clap open. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026 Boise State men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea is drawing the curtains on a 35-year coaching career, Boise State Athletics announced Friday morning. —

Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026 Blackout curtains or a sleep mask, white noise or earplugs, a cool room around 65°F and a phone on do not disturb are baseline requirements for daytime sleep, not optional upgrades. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Another is through textiles, such as curtains, blankets, rugs, and pillows. —

Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 Pair with velvet curtains and an equally dramatic paint color to complete your cocooning sleepscape. —

Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026 Vacations built around blackout curtains, smart mattresses and sleep coaches are no longer a niche wellness experiment. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 Southern’s new policy instituted segregation curtains in their dining cars. —

Literary Hub, 11 May 2026

Verb

Wash curtains every three to six months to prevent dust, grime, and odors from building up. —

Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night. —

David McGrath, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 Sheer curtains work wonderfully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even offices to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic to the room. —

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity. —

Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Sheer curtains work well in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and even offices where your goal is to maximize natural light while adding a soft, airy aesthetic. —

Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026 The header choice affects how easily curtains slide open and closed, how much of the rod shows, and the overall formality of the room. —

Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 Are shower curtains a design staple of the past? —

Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains

Noun

Notably, the movie omitted the slew of allegations that followed Jackson from the ’90s until his death in 2009.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the death and Grayson’s cause of death has not been determined.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 20 May 2026