duet

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noun

du·​et dü-ˈet How to pronounce duet (audio)
 also  dyü-
: a composition for two performers

duet

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verb

duetted or dueted; duetting or dueting

intransitive verb

: to perform a duet

Examples of duet in a Sentence

Noun They sang the duet beautifully. a piano and flute duet
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Noun
Fans can also look forward to two duets from songstresses Yolanda Adams and Muni Long, as well as the multi-talented vocal powerhouses that are Jonathan McReynolds and Tori Kelly, featuring the NFL Players Choir. John Lawson, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Lady Gaga, who also performed a duet with Bruno Mars on the night as part of tributes to fire crews’ efforts to battle last month’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, channeled a similar but slightly more gothic energy. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Is there someone who will want to feel small next to a giant redwood with me; savor sunsets; stay up late and drive out of the city to watch meteor showers; let my icy hands find warmth on their back; duet with me in the car; be with me on the journey of becoming our best selves? Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 Along with the Miami shows, Welch made an appearance at the Aug. 20 concert at Wembley Stadium to duet the high-energy song. Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duet 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Italian duetto, diminutive of duo duo

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1735, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duet was circa 1735

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Cite this Entry

“Duet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

duet

noun
du·​et
d(y)ü-ˈet
: a composition for two performers

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