sing-along

noun

ˈsiŋ-ə-ˌlȯŋ

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

Old-fashioned hayrides and sing-alongs in front of a campfire …—

Mary Beth Giles

Audience 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

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

Examples of sing-along in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Grio’s April Ryan shared a snippet of their White House visit on Instagram, which included Jean-Pierre leading the cast in a sing-along of the show’s iconic theme. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024 The cover inspired a sing-along among fans who seemed to approve his take on the ’90s song. Day two of the festival also featured sets by Anitta, Danna Paola, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Louis Tomlinson, and Blink-182, the main stage closing act. —

Griselda Flores, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2024 The restaurant has been a hotspot for residents of Florida to experience the immersive Cinema Supper Series and nostalgic sing-alongs. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024 There were Barbie cameos, dancers galore, Slash, and spirited sing-alongs. —

Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 In the sing-along portion, director Greta Gerwig, costar Robbie, and Poor Things nominee Emma Stone all belted out the Ken ballad, while the cameramen also donned cowboy hats in celebration of the stage's transformation into the Kendom. —

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2024 Along the way, Justice usually hears bellows of laughs and sing-alongs. —

Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024 One more thing: An Irish sing-along with musician Jim Kelly will start at 5:30 p.m. March 17 at 1220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024 Over the years, Felder said he’s been moved to tears many times at the sing-alongs, not just for the beauty of the music but for the communal experience itself. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024

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