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

To be sure, the two concerts succeeded in filling the Verona amphitheater with a diverse and engaged public, and drew a standing ovation and encore performances. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Goose performed a full set and encore that was streamed live on Amazon Music. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Shorting the overachievers’ encore performance is generally a solid strategy in college football. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

An encore of the broadcast airs Saturday, August 15 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. — Lauren Clark, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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