curtain call
cur·tain call
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-tn kawl]
- /ˈkɜr tn kɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-tn kawl]
- /ˈkɜr tn kɔl/
Definitions of curtain call words
- countable noun curtain call In a theatre, when actors or performers take a curtain call, they come forward to the front of the stage after a performance in order to receive the applause of the audience. 3
- noun curtain call the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to acknowledge applause 3
- noun curtain call a call, usually by continued applause, for the performers to return to the stage at the end of a play, act, etc. 3
- noun curtain call such a return, acknowledging the applause 3
- noun curtain call the appearance of the performers at the conclusion of a theatrical or other performance in response to the applause of the audience. 1
- noun curtain call each individual appearance of a performer at the end of a performance in response to prolonged applause. 1
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Origin of curtain call
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Curtain call
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curtain call popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
curtain call usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curtain call
noun curtain call
- ovation — an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- curtain — Curtains are large pieces of material which you hang from the top of a window.
Antonyms for curtain call
noun curtain call
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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