English Explanatory Dictionary

curtain-raiser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc., which precedes the main performance.
A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.

Pronunciation

en-au-curtain-raiser.ogg

Word forms

curtain-raiser curtain-raisers curtain raiser

Synonyms

warm-up act preamble prologue

Related words

curtain-raise

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