Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lace-curtain

noun

/leɪs ˈkɜːrtən/

Definition

A term used to describe a type of curtain made from lace, often associated with a certain social status or aspiration to be part of a higher social class.

Examples

The lace-curtain style of the living room added a touch of elegance to the space.
She adorned her windows with delicate lace-curtains that floated gently in the breeze.
He was criticized for his lace-curtain attitude, trying too hard to fit into a social group that wasn’t his own.

Meaning

The phrase ‘lace-curtain’ can also refer to those who attempt to present themselves as more refined or cultured than they are, often used in a pejorative sense.