curtain call

noun

: an appearance by a performer (as after the final curtain of a play) in response to the applause of the audience

Examples of curtain call in a Sentence

The singer came back for one more curtain call.

Recent Examples on the Web

Having the musicians out of sight keeps the audience in the moment, but with music so integral to the production, keeping them unseen even at curtain call may be a disservice. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Gillis referenced the incident during the curtain call at the end of the episode. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

And Lamb got his fitting curtain call on a homecoming that stands at the top of a long list of dazzling NFL performances. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026

Stanley British Primary School is planning a curtain call for the swimming pool located on its Lowry campus. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curtain call

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Kids Definition

curtain call

noun

: an appearance by a performer (as after the final curtain of a play) in response to the applause of the audience