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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
Discovery’s leaders eventually recognized the tremendous value in the HBO name, and sheepishly brought it back for an encore.
"When I can hear them nail a lid on my box. And then I'll do an encore."
Until the encore, there was only one costume.
In an encore to her heroics at the plate and dominance in relief the night before, Kaitlyn Terry took the mound with poise and command.
Aimard added a couple more “Notations” as an encore to his soulful, robust way with Bartok’s concerto, especially in the beautiful middle movement.
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