(historical) The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War.

(architecture) The section of a wall or rampart between two gates, bastions, towers or the like.

A thin, netlike curtain that lets light into a room, but obstructs vision from outside

Having social aspirations; or pretending to be middle class

The moment at the end of a performance when actors come back on the stage and thank the audience for applauding them for their performance.

(theater) The last time the curtain is lowered, after a performance and any curtain calls. / (figuratively) The end to something that has lasted for a long time.

A waterproof curtain which hangs by the shower, to prevent water splashing from the shower.

plural of blackout curtain

plural of safety curtain

A fireproof curtain which can be lowered to stop the spread of fire between the auditorium and the stage