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curtain line

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of curtain line1

First recorded in 1935–40
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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.

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

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

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