curtain raiser
cur·tain raise
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-tn reyz]
- /ˈkɜr tn reɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-tn reyz]
- /ˈkɜr tn reɪz/
Definitions of curtain raiser words
- noun curtain raiser a short play preceding a main play. 1
- noun curtain raiser any preliminary event or performance. 1
- noun curtain raiser Alternative form of curtain-raiser. 0
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Origin of curtain raiser
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Curtain raiser
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curtain raiser popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
curtain raiser usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curtain raiser
noun curtain raiser
- lead-in — something that leads in or introduces; introduction; opening.
- kickoff — Football. a place kick or a drop kick from the 40-yard line of the team kicking at the beginning of the first and third periods or after the team kicking has scored a touchdown or field goal.
- preliminary — preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations.
- preview — an earlier or previous view.
- inaugural — of or relating to an inauguration: Harding's inaugural address.
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