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

The South Korean rapper (real name Kwon Ji-yong) brought his music to the stage in December, performing the encore of his Übermensch World Tour and the 2025 Melon Music Awards in South Korea. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

An encore of that 2005 double-dip would be just what the doctor ordered in 2026. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026

Viewers were treated to a special encore of Geary's final episode as Luke Spencer on Thursday. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026

Matt and Ross Duffer’s supernatural thriller debuted simultaneously on the streaming platform and some 600 cinemas on New Year’s Eve and held encore showings all through New Year’s Day. —Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 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