Idiom: Curtain-Raiser
Meanings
How to pronounce "curtain-raiser":
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In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance.
A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.
Example Sentences
1
The new play is just a curtain-raiser for the main production.
2
The band played a curtain-raiser before the headlining act took the stage.
3
The short film served as a curtain-raiser to the documentary screening.
4
The opening act was a curtain-raiser for the comedy show.
5
The exhibition match will serve as a curtain-raiser for the championship.
