noun
Uncommon
shroud
SHROWD
Shroud (noun) means a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial. Example: “The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud.”
noun
1
A cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
"The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud."
2
Something that covers or conceals, often figuratively.
"A shroud of secrecy surrounded the negotiations."
verb
1
To cover, hide, or envelop something.
"Fog shrouded the harbor all morning."
"The details of the deal remain shrouded in mystery."
How to use shroud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA burial cloth, or anything (literal or figurative) that covers and hides something.
Common pairings
shrouded in mystery
shrouded in fog
burial shroud
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Word forms
- Plural
- shrouds
- Third person singular
- shrouds
- Past tense
- shrouded
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Etymology
From Old English scrud, related to Old Norse skrúð ("ship's rigging" or "splendid attire").
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What does “shroud” mean?
The word “shroud” means a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial. In plain terms, a burial cloth, or anything (literal or figurative) that covers and hides something.
How do you pronounce “shroud”?
“Shroud” is pronounced SHROWD (/ˈʃɹaʊ̯d/ in IPA).
How do you use “shroud” in a sentence?
Here is “shroud” used in a sentence: “The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud.”
What is another word for “shroud”?
Words with a similar meaning to “shroud” include sindon, cloak, cover, mantle and veil.
What part of speech is “shroud”?
Depending on how it is used, “shroud” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “shroud” come from?
The word “shroud” comes from Old English. From Old English scrud, related to Old Norse skrúð ("ship's rigging" or "splendid attire").
Is “shroud” a common word?
“Shroud” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shroud” have?
“Shroud” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial.
