curtain call

noun

1. the appearance of the performers at the conclusion of a theatrical or other performance in response to the applause of the audience.

2. each individual appearance of a performer at the end of a performance in response to prolonged applause.

curtain call

noun

1. the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to acknowledge applause

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtain call¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Ripken had jogged into the dugout but emerged for eight curtain calls, waving to the crowd and tapping his heart.

From Los Angeles Times

A cast member at the Royal Opera House has unfurled a Palestinian flag on stage during the curtain call on Saturday night.

From BBC

And then, the curtain call, to remind you that whatever came before, the actors are fine, drinking in your appreciation and sending you out happy and exhilarated and perhaps full of hope.

From Los Angeles Times

When Morgan Wallen abruptly sauntered offstage during the curtain call that closed his most recent “Saturday Night Live” appearance in March, he quickly sparked online backlash and was accused of disrespecting the comedy institution.

From Los Angeles Times

Swansea's final game of the Championship season at home to Oxford United on Saturday will be Allen's last, but there will be no such curtain call with Wales.

From BBC

Related Words

• applause 
• ovation