ˈɑːnˌkoɚ
—used by an audience to call for another song, dance, etc., when a performance has ended
The audience shouted "Encore!" as the singer left the stage.
plural encores
1
: an extra piece of music performed in response to a request from the audience
He sang a folk song as/for an encore.
2
: something that follows a success
Her first novel was a best seller—but what is she going to do for an encore?
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“Encore.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/encore. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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