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

… maintains the album's frenetic pace with the title track, a rousing sing-along …

—Killian Barry

Examples of sing-along in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Besides seeing Santa, there is also a sensory-friendly Santa, a sing-along event, and a night where Santa can take a photo with your pet. —Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025

CoComelon is embracing the holiday spirit just as much as kids, and recently dropped the sing-alongs to prove it. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Nov. 2025

Angel is planning a David sing-along event in theaters on December 31 to extend the film’s momentum. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025

For over 50 years, it’s been the morning soundtrack of childhood, making its bright colors, belly laughs and sing-along tunes a cozy ritual for many. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above