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

For some, that means encore careers. —Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Antonio Gibson provided an iconic encore for Malik Washington's punt return that also went for a touchdown. —Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025

Shanahan was not ready to state afterward whether Jones would make an encore start or if Purdy would return for next Sunday’s home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025

Signed to a three-year, $75 million deal after fronting the Mets’ rotation into the NLCS last season, Manaea has had a rough encore. —Will Sammon, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for encore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

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