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

After opening a second store on the Left Bank, Parisian handbag duo Léo et Violette have given their Rue Sainte-Anne flagship a fresh encore, with Betyle Studio designing a space inspired by the founders’ love of opera and music. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Woodring hit a 49-yard field goal on Georgia’s next possession for an encore, stretching the lead to 41-6 three plays after Stockton hit Taylor with a 41-yard deep pass. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Just three hours after the episode premiered on FX and Hulu, Taylor Swift released the encore to her most recent album, The Life of a Showgirl, at midnight ET on September 25. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

The 27-year-old clobbered his 40th homer of the season in the first inning and performed an encore with his 41st in the fourth. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 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