ALL meanings of curtain-raiser
cur·tain-raise
C c - countable noun curtain-raiser A curtain-raiser is an event, especially a sporting event or a performance, that takes place before a more important one, or starts off a series of events. 3
- noun curtain-raiser a short dramatic piece presented before the main play 3
- noun curtain-raiser any preliminary event 3
- noun curtain-raiser a short play or skit presented before a longer production 3
- noun curtain-raiser any brief preliminary event, entertainment, etc. 3
- noun curtain-raiser theater: short opening piece 1
- noun curtain-raiser preliminary event 1
- noun curtain-raiser a short play preceding a main play. 1
- noun curtain-raiser any preliminary event or performance. 1
- noun curtain-raiser (performing arts) In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance. 0
- noun curtain-raiser (Idiomatic) (by extension) A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing. 0