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

Considering the Bills and Chiefs have had playoff encores of their regular-season meetings four of the last five seasons, no doubt the prospect seems inevitable again to many. —Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025

Since 1925, the show's seen its fair share of iconic moments, including the birth of bluegrass, six encores from Hank Williams and the beginning of the Johnny Cash and June Carter love story. —Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025

Wilson appeared later in the set just before the encore. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025

But this was the first time that Lorde was in the driver’s seat, inviting out Charli during her encore set at the Forum. —Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025

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