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• sing-along
  sing-along

  noun

  an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
• sing along
  sing along

  verb

  to join in singing with a performer

sing-along

American  

[sing-uh-lawng, -long] / ˈsɪŋ əˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /

Or singalong

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.

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sing along British  

verb

1. to join in singing with a performer

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noun

1. such a singsong

Etymology

Origin of sing-along

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

Example Sentences

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On Friday, the entire school got to enjoy an exclusive sing-along version of the film, which is a live-action remake of Disney's hit animated version from 2016.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

There’s also a collective sing-along that audience members are encouraged to join if they know the song: “The Hucklebuck,” made popular by Chubby Checker in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

He called the sing-along "a classic American experience."

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

There’s a brief sing-along, which concludes with George Harrison: “Thank you, Ringo, we’ll phone you.”

From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025

Sometimes a dull class just required an impromptu sing-along.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

In Paris, onstage at the Accor Arena, Dean shimmied and swayed, tossed her hair with her hands and spurred the crowd to sing along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

As the women sing along some struggle to hold back tears.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

JD: Green Day might not need the same level of production, because there are songs that people want to sing along to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

Among the crowds attending Thompson's concerts, alongside pro-Ustasha symbols, young children and teenagers sing along, all born after the 1990s war ended.

From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025

A song comes on that I know, and I sing along.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan