Curtain - English Vocabulary for Kids

curtain

/ˈkɜːrtən/

noun

Fabric that hangs over a window

“She opened the curtain to let in sunlight.”

וילון

Curtain is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Fabric that hangs over a window" In Hebrew, curtain translates to וילון.

Example Sentences

I peeked through the curtain to see if it was raining outside.
The actor walked out from behind the curtain and bowed on stage.
The wind made the white curtains dance like ghosts in the breeze.

Did You Know? Theater curtains are often red because red was one of the easiest colors to make dye for in ancient times, and it looks impressive under bright lights. The biggest theater curtain in the world is in Las Vegas and weighs over 5,000 kilograms — that is heavier than an elephant!