NYT Dictionary

CURTAIN

/ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/
NounVerbCUR-taincur-tain · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English curtine, from Old French cortine, from Late Latin cōrtīna (“curtain”), a calque from Ancient Greek.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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