encore

noun en·core \ ˈän-ˌkȯr \

Updated on: 11 Apr 2018

Definition of encore

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

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encore

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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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Septime Webre’s ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel of the 1920s returns for an encore performance.

— james hebert, sandiegouniontribune.com, "What's hitting San Diego's stages in April?," 6 Apr. 2018
In a manic blur, the director locks the concert hall doors and assembles an encore performance, which after a negotiation of 20,000 rubles the pianist agrees to, despite her loathing of the Soviet Union’s leader.

— michael phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'Death of Stalin' review: 'Veep' creator's black comedy sings the Red blues," 15 Mar. 2018
That work will now get an encore performance, but in a different form.

— zachary lewis, cleveland.com, "CityMusic Cleveland undertakes search for cultural harmony with 'Two Faiths: One Spirit' program (preview)," 7 Mar. 2018
With Ole Miss having a small lineup, Porter has the chance to go off for an encore performance against the Rebels after torching them for 18 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks in Missouri’s Feb. 4 win in Oxford.

— alex schiffer, kansascity, "Missouri will see a different opposing coach on the bench in rematch with Ole Miss," 19 Feb. 2018
Constant minority-catalysed chastisement and slander washed over those attempting to find some way back into the contest, with smatterings of obtuse cries to the absent owner a periodic encore.

— SI.com, "FanView: Sunderland Have Hit a New Low & it Rests at a Minority of Supporters' Doors," 19 Mar. 2018
Following an encore presentation of STRONG STYLE EVOLVED on Friday, March 30 at 8pE/5pP, AXS TV presents two nights from NJPW’s 46th Anniversary Show.

— jim varsallone, miamiherald, "Plenty of New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV | Miami Herald," 16 Mar. 2018
Videos from Steph’s bash reveal some hilarious revelry, including Kerr, Curry and Klay Thompson cuttin’ it up on the dance floor (Kerr definitely has some moves, not to be confused with elegance, and may not be up for an encore any time soon).

— bruce jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors-Lakers brings its own brand of intrigue," 13 Mar. 2018
Want an encore to the all-SEC national championship football game?

— joseph goodman, AL.com, "Hoops stage set for huge encore to all-SEC football championship," 11 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of encore

French, still, again

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First Known Use: 1712

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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encore

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Definition of encore for English Language Learners

: an extra piece of music performed in response to a request from the audience
: something that follows a success

ENCORE Defined for Kids

encore

noun en·core \ ˈän-ˌkȯr \

Definition of encore for Students

1 : a demand by an audience for a performance to continue or be repeated

2 : a further appearance or performance given in response to applause

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