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encore
[ ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn- ]
interjection
- again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece).
noun
- a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.
- the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand:
He chose a Chopin nocturne for his encore.
- any repeated or additional performance or appearance, as a rerun of a telecast or a rematch in sports.
verb (used with object)
- to call for a repetition of.
- to call for an encore from (a performer).
encore
/ ˈɒŋɔː /
interjection
- again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance
noun
- an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand
verb
- tr to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer)
Word History and Origins
Origin of encore1
Word History and Origins
Origin of encore1
Example Sentences
Hortiz set the table for his successful debut season as an NFL general manager by acing his first draft and hopes to follow up with an equally impressive encore this week.
Our staff out in the field compiled the 25 moments they’ll remember about this year’s edition of Coachella, which has an encore next weekend.
With Bach’s Magnificat and an encore of “Happy, Happy Shall We Be” from Handel’s “Semele,” “Dixit Dominus” made sure that happiness prevailed.
YouTube footage shows him goading people into singing Reef's Put Your Hands Up, and taking selfies with fans during the encore.
The couple finally danced their way out of Disney with three encores.
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