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

A guy from the wedding party joined the band for the Garth Brooks classic sing-along "Friends in Low Places" and knocked it out of the park.

—Luke Vose

Examples of sing-along in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Countless social media videos show parents playing the song on repeat for their children, and adults have no shame in sharing their sing-along moments for the world to see. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

The gain was boosted by the film’s sing-along release in movie theaters and on Netflix and the set’s arrival on CD. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2025

While fans of all ages might have attended the sing-along version in theaters, and have the soundtrack on repeat, parents might wonder if KPop Demon Hunters is appropriate for younger viewers. —Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

This version is one that has the lyrics onscreen for better sing-along potential. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above