curtain line

noun

, Theater.

1. the last line of a scene, act, etc., as in a play; tag line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtain line¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

No man is ever employed back of the curtain line in any first class theatre who is not known to be of good character.

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The stage itself extends from the curtain line to the back wall of the theatre, and from left wall to right wall.

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Its art is lodged back of the curtain line and its business in front of the footlights.

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