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
Jody played the keyboards at times, while Tyler recalled performing a duet with his dad as a toddler. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have fulfilled the promise of their surprise Coachella collaboration by releasing a new duet. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Back in 2005, on the heels of her second record Under My Skin, Lavigne got invited to duet the track with Morissette at a concert at Los Angeles’ House of Blues. Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026 Rather than old-school bands or duets everywhere, solo entertainers play sax, piano, and electric violin in multiple lounges. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 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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“Duet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duet. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

duet

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

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