Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shroud
noun
/ʃraʊd/
Definition
A cloth or garment used to wrap a dead body.
Examples
- He was buried in a plain shroud.
- The mist formed a shroud over the hills, making everything look mysterious.
- She felt a shroud of sadness envelop her after the news.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a shroud can also mean something that covers or conceals.
Synonyms
- cloth
- cover
- veil
- envelope
