Noun
the truth of the affair will always be hidden under a shroud of secrecy Verb
The mountains were shrouded in fog.
Their work is shrouded in secrecy.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The repair kit includes a protective plastic shroud to put over the blade base as well as additional instructions.—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 20 June 2024 As a shroud of dark gray clouds continues to build over Greater Cincinnati, the National Weather Service in Wilmington has placed the region under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. Thursday.—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
Verb
Guests could even alight their curiosity with the fire ceremony – a cleansing ritual shrouded in the Bamboo Garden on the property.—Tenille Clarke, Essence, 21 June 2024 Seen here is Akaka Falls, shrouded in lush green on the Big Island.—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for shroud
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, garment, from Old English scrūd; akin to Old English scrēade shred — more at shred entry 1
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