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 musical numbers are more elaborate than karaoke acts, but the volume is contained in deference to the Getty Villa’s neighbors, draining the staging of some of its theatrical power.

From Los Angeles Times

"Socialism is good…" a pensioner warbles into a portable karaoke mic, slightly off-key and drowned out by her friends' chatter.

From BBC

In this welcoming new context — imagine “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” suffused with girl power — there’s never anything odd about the characters grinding and wailing like karaoke superstars.

From Los Angeles Times

A schedule rife with practices, meetings and recovery — not to mention bonding events such as a beach day and karaoke — has left players sinking deeply into their hotel beds.

From Los Angeles Times

Sweeney shrugged off her latest bout of controversy last week as she was spotted doing karaoke with some “Euphoria” co-stars in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times