Synonyms of curtains

curtains 1 of 2

noun

plural of curtain

1

as in drapes

pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room

the kittens keep climbing the curtains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drapes
• drapery
• shade
• tapestry
• window shade
• hanging(s)

2

as in death

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities

it'll be curtains for us if we're caught

Synonyms & Similar Words

• death
• fate
• demise
• passing
• sleep
• doom
• exit
• passage
• end
• dissolution
• grave
• expiration
• expiry
• quietus
• decease
• great divide
• suicide
• assassination
• destruction
• ending
• fatality
• execution
• extermination
• casualty
• slaughter
• annihilation
• martyrdom
• killing
• ruin
• massacre
• self-slaughter
• self-destruction
• self-murder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• birth
• life
• existence
• nativity
• creation
• rise
• genesis
• origination

curtains

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hides
• conceals
• obscures
• covers
• masks
• blankets
• veils
• cloaks
• disguises
• screens
• shrouds
• suppresses
• papers over
• enshrouds
• blocks
• blots out
• occults
• shades
• overshadows
• belies
• covers (up)
• camouflages
• varnishes
• buries
• clouds
• gilds
• eclipses
• smothers
• glosses (over)
• darkens
• obstructs
• occludes
• beclouds
• overcasts
• whitewashes
• bedims
• befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displays
• reveals
• shows
• discloses
• brings out
• exposes
• presents
• unveils
• divulges
• uncovers
• unmasks
• bares
• uncloaks
• illuminates
• clarifies
• gets out
• broadcasts
• spreads
• airs
• proclaims
• advertises
• publishes
• publicizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curtains

Noun

All include 24-hour butler service as well as touch screen controls for lighting, curtains, temperature, and room service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

When the curtains reopened, Pike was making snoring sounds and was clearly alive, according to AP reporter Kim Chandler, who was one of the witnesses. — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

An hour after officials first raised the curtains, witnesses said that a second dose of pentobarbital was administered. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

When Pike’s first lethal injection dose failed to end her life, officials closed the curtains and administered a second dose of pentobarbital. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Why do the slow-rising curtains in Digger’s bedroom resemble the ruffled drapes adorning a theatrical stage? — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

These new suites do just that with intuitive buttons for lighting and curtains, heated bathroom floors, and extra-large tubs big enough to fit half a rowing team. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Disadvantages The main disadvantage of window film is that, unlike blinds or curtains, it’s fixed. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

The Reze Flow is designed to open curtains from the center, and supports both grommet and ring-top curtains. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

Hang curtains high and wide with fuller panels for depth, and embrace slow decorating by adding timeless pieces. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Inside, five poles rise toward the ceiling, surrounded by mirrors, while lilac curtains drape to the floor. — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Blackout curtains Your four-legged friend will appreciate the extra shade. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

No blackout curtains or losing the cues of your outside environment. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026

Floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, the blackout curtains work well, and the beds are both supportive and plush. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026

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