duet

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noun

du·​et dü-ˈet How to pronounce duet (audio)
also dyü-
: a composition for two performers

duet

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verb

duetted or dueted; duetting or dueting

intransitive verb

: to perform a duet

Examples of duet in a Sentence

Noun They sang the duet beautifully. a piano and flute duet
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Noun
Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Cast members, the show’s official account and celebrities across genres flooded social media with praise for the mother-daughter duet — and for the choice to spotlight a current Broadway number on a prime daytime television slot. Ryan Brennan march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Roan had called the singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, who was on the bill, a few days before the show and asked to duet with her. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026 While the singer and record producer has continued to enjoy success in recent years, his largest hits have been singles – often duets with other notable stars. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duet

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian duetto, diminutive of duo duo

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1735, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duet was circa 1735

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“Duet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

duet

noun
du·​et
d(y)ü-ˈet
: a composition for two performers

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