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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

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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

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

It has also experimented with special events, like a “KPop Demon Hunters” big-screen sing-along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

Those who can’t wait for the event can watch the sing-along version of “KPop Demon Hunters” on Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025

You've brought your guitar and your capo47 to the sing-along because you'd like to play along, too.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

As the patients listened to the Temptations classic “My Girl,” lyrics scrolled on the TV and they were encouraged to sing along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

He continues: "It has that thing where you can sing along to it but it's got that undertone of sadness, it's also got that lift in the chorus."

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

As speakers took the mic and sang “America the Beautiful,” Lennon, a child of Irish and Scottish immigrants, dismissed herself briefly to sing along.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

The remaining folks sing along loudly as they walk toward the exit, smiles imprinted on their faces.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

I stood quietly and listened to her sing along with “You Can't Hurry Love” in her raspy but beautiful voice.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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