open mic
noun
variants
or less commonly open mike
: an event in which amateurs may perform (as at a comedy club) usually without auditioning first
Examples of open mic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, EVP of casting for NBC and Peacock, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.
—
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
On Sunday, June 7, the magazine is set to hold another release event at Gallery Wrightwood in Logan Square, featuring readings, artwork, and an open mic night.
—Mikayla Price, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Underground Comedy Club presents open mic comedy June 5 on Dolo’s Stage.
—Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The venue also is expected to feature live music, likely local bands and open mic nights.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for open mic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
On Sunday, June 7, the magazine is set to hold another release event at Gallery Wrightwood in Logan Square, featuring readings, artwork, and an open mic night.
—Mikayla Price, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Underground Comedy Club presents open mic comedy June 5 on Dolo’s Stage.
—Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The venue also is expected to feature live music, likely local bands and open mic nights.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for open mic
Cite this Entry
“Open mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
