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en·​core | \ ˈän-ˌkȯr How to pronounce encore (audio) \

Definition of encore

1 : a demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience
2a : a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience
b : a second achievement especially that surpasses the first
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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 What will Derrick Henry give the Titans for an encore? — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "Fourteen teams are in the NFL playoffs this season. Here is a burning questions facing each team.," 6 Jan. 2021 That turned to near-whiplash when the encore came in the form of Darvish, runner-up for the most recent NL Cy Young Award. — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Yu Darvish surprised by trade, excited about Padres staff," 31 Dec. 2020 Endless reruns ensued, and the cast members had a series of encore performances. — New York Times, "Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies at 82," 30 Dec. 2020 For an encore, Jackson directed a 13-play drive that chewed up another eight-plus minutes before Justin Tucker kicked a short field goal for a 17-0 lead. — David Ginsburg, ajc, "Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory," 27 Dec. 2020 Now Johnson will try for an encore when the Spurs open the home portion of their schedule tonight against Toronto. — Jeff Mcdonald, ExpressNews.com, "Keldon Johnson’s return gives San Antonio Spurs much-needed moxie," 25 Dec. 2020 Wealthy classical music patron and politician Yorisada Tokugawa heard about the concert and visited the camp several months later for an encore. — Rachel Ng, Travel, "In Japan, Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ is a Christmas carol," 15 Dec. 2020 Years of waiting for an encore to that flight have worn away much of the enthusiasm that followed this Exploration Flight Test-1 mission. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "The Orion spacecraft is now 15 years old and has flown into space just once," 15 Dec. 2020 After a decent debut, the Beavers are eager to see what Nolan does in his encore. — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, "After uneven debut, Oregon State Beavers quarterback Chance Nolan eager ‘to play a lot better’ in encore," 9 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of encore

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for encore

French, still, again

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The first known use of encore was in 1712

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10 Jan 2021

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“Encore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encore. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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encore

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of encore

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

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encore

noun
en·​core | \ ˈän-ˌkȯr How to pronounce encore (audio) \

Kids Definition of encore

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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