encore

noun

en·​core ˈän-ˌkȯr 

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?

Recent Examples on the Web

The doc will continue encore engagements throughout the week leading into a VOD release July 3. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 June 2026

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

As fans have gotten early listens to the song — during encores, via Barham’s Patreon, or at a preview party in February at Barham’s annual Roadtrip to Raleigh festival — the overwhelming response has been tear-filled. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026

Neither would have been a huge story if not for the encores. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for encore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

encore

noun

en·​core ˈän-ˌkō(ə)r 

-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