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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
All smiled brightly during curtain call, as they were greeted with rapturous applause and standing ovations by an audience of eager theatergoers.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Yes, Portia comes on stage for the valedictory curtain call, glamorous as ever.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
One last curtain call Ohtani completed his historic performance with a third home run in the ninth inning — marking his first three-homer game, giving him a career-high six hits and setting a Dodgers record with 10 RBIs in a game.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
After rounding the bases and being greeted by his Dodgers teammates, Ohtani made his way out of the dugout for a rare curtain call on the road.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near curtain call
Cite this Entry
“Curtain call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curtain%20call. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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
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