sing-along

or sing·a·long

[ sing-uh-lawng, -long ]

noun

1. an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
2. an occasion marked by such singing.

sing along

verb

1. to join in singing with a performer

noun

1. such a singsong

Word History and Origins

Origin of sing-along¹

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase sing along

Example Sentences

They craft melodies that mirror those experiences, swooping and soaring and begging you to sing along.

From The Daily Beast

They could be counted on to sing along, with fists pumping and arms raised.

From The Daily Beast

But when one of these songs comes on the radio, I'll happily turn up the volume and sing along.

From The Daily Beast

This is a chihuahua who likes to sing-along to a Vampire Weekend song.

From The Daily Beast

Go ahead try it—I promise this is not like asking you to sing along with a lame folk song.

From The Daily Beast

He is made to sing along the highways, not to sit down and write.

From Project Gutenberg

Ive heard students sing along this terrace for twenty years and more, and I never liked their songs better than I do to-night.

From Project Gutenberg

Soon the ice will melt, and the blackbirds sing along the river which he frequented, as pleasantly as ever.

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