pep rally

noun

: an event before a school sports event that is meant to get students and fans excited and to encourage the team to win

also : a similar event in which speakers try to get a group of people excited and enthusiastic about something

The mayor gave an inspiring speech at the party's pep rally.

Examples of pep rally in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Several former Olympians were introduced early in the pep rally — including Brenda Hoffman, the mother of Ashley. —

Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2024 The campaign officials managed to make matters worse by tossing out pep rally platitudes, attacking the media, and belittling critics to a group of influential donors who are unlikely to fall for such unconvincing patter. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 July 2024 Trump’s morning session in private with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club was described as something of a pep rally for conservative causes. —

Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024 The second day back from spring break, the school held a pep rally to celebrate its success. —

Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pep rally

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