sing-along
noun
plural sing-alongs
: an informal session of group singing of popular or folk songs : songfest
People who had brought their guitars led spontaneous sing-alongs in the hotel lobby.—
The New Yorker
The New YorkerOld-fashioned hayrides and sing-alongs in front of a campfire …—Mary Beth Giles
Mary Beth GilesAudience participation is one of the things that has made the show a success, and there will, again, be plenty of opportunity to take part in the sing-alongs.—Canadian Motorist
Canadian Motorist
also
: a song appropriate for a sing-along
A guy from the wedding party joined the band for the Garth Brooks classic sing-along "Friends in Low Places" and knocked it out of the park. —Luke Vose
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The event features a community sing-along of American spirituals, folk songs and bluegrass favorites, hosted by conductor and composer John Yankee with musicians from the San Diego Bluegrass Society, Mission Bay High School and PB Community Choir.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Since its June release on Netflix, a sing-along version of the film became a hit in theaters in August.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
During the event, Dick led a sing-along for a young fan, Tristian, who was celebrating his 6th birthday.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That album prioritized emotional and narrative complexity over catchy sing-alongs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Since its June release on Netflix, a sing-along version of the film became a hit in theaters in August.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
During the event, Dick led a sing-along for a young fan, Tristian, who was celebrating his 6th birthday.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That album prioritized emotional and narrative complexity over catchy sing-alongs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Sing-along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sing-along. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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