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encore

American  
[ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn-] / ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- /

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 British  
/ ˈɒŋkɔː /

interjection

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

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of encore

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

Example Sentences

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But in a competitive lead actress category, Erivo simply didn’t have the screen time to convince voters to give her an encore nomination.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether or not a Warner deal adds value, it’s hard to spot a weakness other than what management can do for an encore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Matt and Ross Duffer’s supernatural thriller debuted simultaneously on the streaming platform and some 600 cinemas on New Year’s Eve and held encore showings all through New Year’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

Then I groaned some more and while I didn’t need an encore, I left the theater humming.

From Los Angeles Times

Sugaree, my intrepid pet, sees repetition in God’s creation not as mere recurrence but as theatrical encore.

From The Wall Street Journal