karaoke

[kar-ee-oh-kee]

noun

1. an act of singing along to a music video, especially one from which the original vocals have been electronically eliminated.

karaoke

/ ˌkɑːrəˈəʊkɪ /

noun

1. 1. an entertainment of Japanese origin in which people take it in turns to sing well-known songs over a prerecorded backing tape

   2. ( as modifier )

      a karaoke bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke¹

1985–1990; < Japanese, equivalent to kara empty + oke orchestra

Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke¹

from Japanese, from kara empty + ōkesutora orchestra

Example Sentences

“The price was beyond reasonable and, afterwards, a group of us walked down the street for dessert and karaoke.”

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And karaoke fanatics could hardly be better catered for.

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Amid the games, crafts, live presentations and self-guided visits to the live insect displays, one of the most popular events is.... karaoke.

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They might hold a Bible study in a karaoke bar, taking questions over a meal, consulting Scripture on cellphones.

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Alexis Malatesta, who frequented the mall as a teenager and now runs a Westminster Mall fan account on Instagram, hosted a farewell karaoke party at the mall on Friday.

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