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

After hitting that home run, Perez gave the Royals faithful — as well as his mom, wife and kids in the stands — a curtain call. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

However, during the curtain call, outstanding — or maybe just good-looking — male actors are sometimes pelted with loose flowers by their admirers. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Eckhardt continues skating in exquisite, small loops, showing her exhaustion at times, through the curtain call. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Dinner, a full theatrical production and a nightcap can all be enjoyed within the resort, with no need to navigate Manila traffic after the curtain call. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 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