karaoke

noun

kar·a·o·ke ˌker-ē-ˈō-kē

ˌka-rē-,

also

kə-ˈrō-kē

ˌkä-rä-ˈō-(ˌ)kā

: a device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs to which the user sings along and that records the user's singing with the music

a karaoke machine

also : a form of entertainment involving the use of such a device (as in a bar)

Examples of karaoke in a Sentence

That bar has karaoke on Saturday night.

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Snow Creek Saloon is the perfect choice for casual beers, karaoke, and a proper night out in Red Lodge. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025 But the musical showcases felt like karaoke night in Studio 8H, with Chalamet’s voice sounding thin and nervous at times. —

Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025 Look for a stage with karaoke and live music, plus a DJ booth. —

Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025 Her friends describe as a key figure in the kibbutz’s youth community and a lover of barbecuing, karaoke and hats. —

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