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

But despite Rexha’s rousing encore, her question still lingered. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

Going back home On May 15, 2016, Hayne announced his retirement rather than make an encore with the 49ers under new coach Chip Kelly. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Imanaga’s struggles put a sour note on what could have been a perfect encore for Crow-Armstrong on the final night of a weekend that honored the history of the franchise. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Other fans suggested Parton’s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, as well as Sierra Ferrell, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, and Brandi Carlile, who just closed her Bridgestone Arena concert in Nashville this weekend with an all-Dolly encore. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 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