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 movie covers the two-day encore concerts at Goyang Stadium in South Korea in June that marked the end of hope’s first world solo tour. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025

When the band quickly left before the encore, the elated, yet sweaty, audience clapped their hands and stomped their feet without virtually anyone leaving the building. —Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025

As for what that encore could be, the 14-time Grammy winner has strongly advised not to expect more music. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025

An ‘encore career’ A lack of skilled instructors means schools can’t train the next generation of electricians, HVAC technicians, welders and other professionals. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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