encore

[ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn-]

interjection

1. again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece).

noun

1. a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.

2. the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand.

   He chose a Chopin nocturne for his encore.

3. any repeated or additional performance or appearance, as a rerun of a telecast or a rematch in sports.

verb (used with object)

encored, encoring 

1. to call for a repetition of.

2. to call for an encore from (a performer).

encore

/ ˈɒŋkɔː /

interjection

1. again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance

noun

1. an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand

verb

1. (tr) to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer)

Word History and Origins

Origin of encore¹

1705–15; < French: still, yet, besides < Latin hinc hā hōrā or hinc ad hōram until this hour

Word History and Origins

Origin of encore¹

C18: from French: still, again, perhaps from Latin in hanc hōram until this hour

Example Sentences

After retiring, Sir Terence had several "encore careers", his children said.

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That song opened Friday night's encore, which dwelt largely on their 90s material, including Let Down - a deep cut that's had a new lease of life on TikTok - and the epic Paranoid Android.

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Barrie also points out that this era is shaping into an encore of the Gilded Age — a time defined by financial inequality, a depression, a pandemic, and fears of war.

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How much meaning can we ascribe to an encore?

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“Whole of the Moon,” holding pride of place in the encore, felt like it had only recently been released, affirming, vital and very much needed right now.

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