fire curtain

American  

noun

1. safety curtain.

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Etymology

Origin of fire curtain

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

He added: "With the fire curtain that was originally here, we’re working with local artists to try and make some artwork out of that curtain, and the pully system for the curtain is being restored."

From BBC

The giant fire curtain is firmly down with scattered props and bits of scenery abandoned on stage behind it: a throne, a bicycle and racks of bright-coloured costumes.

From BBC

The book delivery system will be moved to the perimeter of the room, and a retractable fire curtain will be installed.

From Washington Post

She told me stories of being a young woman in the theatre — warned me away from the fire curtain, the heavy red velvet drape with chains at the bottom.

From Salon

In one episode right after his return, the dancers were already in costume when stagehands blocked their performance by refusing to raise the fire curtain onstage.

From New York Times