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?
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The superstars’ set list didn’t deviate too far from their previous shows on the trek, but there were some surprises during the encore.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Springsteen about to his encore by now?
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Before exiting the stage, ahead of the encore, Strings was playing his heart out on a stage filled with colorful lights, in line with his rock-star performances.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
His teammates were determined to give him an encore in the playoffs.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Springsteen about to his encore by now?
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Before exiting the stage, ahead of the encore, Strings was playing his heart out on a stage filled with colorful lights, in line with his rock-star performances.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
His teammates were determined to give him an encore in the playoffs.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Encore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encore. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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
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