shroud
Shroud (noun) means a cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial. Example: “The body was wrapped in a simple white shroud.”
How to use shroud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA burial cloth, or anything (literal or figurative) that covers and hides something.
Word forms
shrouded past tense, shrouded past tense, shrouds plural, shrouds plural, shrouds singular, shrouds singular
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The body was wrapped in a simple white _____.
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.