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

If these Knicks show up — the same Knicks who’ve made a mockery of the Hawks over the last two games — the series could be an encore performance from last season. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026

All three concerts featured 21 songs each, including encores. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

As a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Brown, Springsteen interrupted his second of three encores by dramatically collapsing onto a stretcher borne by two stage hands who carried him off. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

The superstars’ set list didn’t deviate too far from their previous shows on the trek, but there were some surprises during the encore. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, still, again

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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