noun
Uncommon
encore
ONG-kaw
Encore (noun) means a short extra performance given after the main show, usually by audience demand. Example: “The band came back on stage for a two-song encore.”
noun
1
A short extra performance given after the main show, usually by audience demand.
"Can I get an encore? We want more!"
"The band came back on stage for a two-song encore."
intj
1
Used to call for an extra performance.
"The crowd chanted "Encore!" until the singer returned."
How to use encore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn extra bit of a show performed after it officially ends, or the shout demanding one.
Common pairings
play an encore
demand an encore
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Word forms
- Plural
- encores
- Third person singular
- encores
- Past tense
- encored
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The band came back on stage for a two-song _____.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from French encore, meaning "again" or "more."
Rhymes for encore
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What does “encore” mean?
The word “encore” means a short extra performance given after the main show, usually by audience demand. In plain terms, an extra bit of a show performed after it officially ends, or the shout demanding one.
How do you pronounce “encore”?
“Encore” is pronounced ONG-kaw (/ˈɑnkoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “encore” in a sentence?
Here is “encore” used in a sentence: “The band came back on stage for a two-song encore.”
What part of speech is “encore”?
Depending on how it is used, “encore” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “encore” come from?
The word “encore” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French encore, meaning "again" or "more.".
Is “encore” a common word?
“Encore” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “encore” have?
“Encore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short extra performance given after the main show, usually by audience demand.
