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

An ‘encore career’ A lack of skilled instructors means schools can’t train the next generation of electricians, HVAC technicians, welders and other professionals. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025

The two-and-a-half-hour concert film will play on regular screens as well as in Imax presentations, with most of the screenings set for Wednesday night, followed by encore screenings on Saturday and Sunday. —Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2025

For some, that means encore careers. —Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Antonio Gibson provided an iconic encore for Malik Washington's punt return that also went for a touchdown. —Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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