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

A short extra performance given after the main show, usually by audience demand.

"The band came back on stage for a two-song encore."

intj

Used to call for an extra performance.

"The crowd chanted "Encore!" until the singer returned."

How to use encore

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

encored past tense, encores plural, encores singular

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The band came back on stage for a two-song _____.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from French encore, meaning "again" or "more."

Origin: French

Rhymes for encore

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Frequently asked questions

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.