encore

noun

en·​core ˈän-ˌkȯr 

1

: a demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience

2

a

: a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience

b

: a second achievement especially that surpasses the first

encore verb

Examples of encore in a Sentence

He sang a folk song as an encore.

Her first novel was a best seller—but what is she going to do for an encore?

Recent Examples on the Web

The show will stream on Peacock and have an afternoon encore presentation on the main network. —Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024

There was no need for an encore after that, but there was still the matter of some major hits to squeeze into her final trip to Phoenix. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024

During an encore, the three-piece band emerged on a boat to a roar of cheers from the audience and cast. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024

Four events from the league’s first season will appear live on Peacock, with encore presentations scheduled for NBC. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

encore

noun

en·​core ˈän-ˌkō(ə)r 

-ˌkȯ(ə)r

: a demand made by an audience for a repeat or an additional performance

also : a further performance in response to such a demand

encore verb