encore

noun

en·​core ˈän-ˌkȯr How to pronounce encore (audio)
1
: a demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience
2
a
: a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience
b
: a second achievement especially that surpasses the first
encore verb

Examples of encore in a Sentence

He sang a folk song as an encore. Her first novel was a best seller—but what is she going to do for an encore?
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Fresh off a 22-run outburst Friday, the question became what would the Sox do for an encore Saturday. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Yet Notre Dame’s encore performance doesn’t feel much different as the July recruiting dead period arrives. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The doc will continue encore engagements throughout the week leading into a VOD release July 3. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 June 2026 The concert performance documents the virtual K-pop boy group Plave during their live-arena encore showcase at the Gocheok Sky Dome. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for encore

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of encore was in 1763

Rhymes for encore

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encore

noun
en·​core ˈän-ˌkō(ə)r How to pronounce encore (audio)
-ˌkȯ(ə)r
: a demand made by an audience for a repeat or an additional performance
also : a further performance in response to such a demand
encore verb

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