Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
final-bow
noun
/ˈfaɪnəl baʊ/

Definition
A ceremonial gesture of acknowledgement before concluding a performance or an event.

Examples
- After the last act, the actors took their final bow, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.
- At the end of the music concert, the band took a final bow, thanking their fans for their support.
- The speaker concluded the seminar with a final bow, expressing gratitude to everyone present.

Meaning
The last act of showing appreciation, often done by performers to their audience before leaving the stage or finishing an event.

Synonyms
- curtain call
- acknowledgment
- salute