sing-along

noun

ˈsiŋ-ə-ˌlȯŋ 

plural sing-alongs

: an informal session of group singing of popular or folk songs : songfest

People who had brought their guitars led spontaneous sing-alongs in the hotel lobby.

—The New Yorker

Old-fashioned hayrides and sing-alongs in front of a campfire …

—Mary Beth Giles

Audience participation is one of the things that has made the show a success, and there will, again, be plenty of opportunity to take part in the sing-alongs.

—Canadian Motorist

also : a song appropriate for a sing-along

… maintains the album's frenetic pace with the title track, a rousing sing-along …

—Killian Barry

Examples of sing-along in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect stein-holding and best-dressed contests, and an evening lineup of pop and rock music for dancing and sing-alongs. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

From intimate moments to full-on sing-alongs, the night showcased talented women who transmute feelings into art and reminded everyone why Ella Mai’s music continues to resonate. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026

But what made this particular family sing-along remarkable was that one of the lead voices belonged to soul legend Bobby Womack. — Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The company has since expanded Frozen’s global footprint to include sing-along specials, video games, merchandise, and even theme park rides and attractions around the world. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above