sing-along
noun
an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
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sing along
sing alongverbto join in singing with a performer
sing-along
American
[sing-uh-lawng, -long]
/ ˈsɪŋ əˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /
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singalong
noun
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an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
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an occasion marked by such singing.
sing along
British
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of sing-along
First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase sing along
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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
Selecting “We’ll Meet Again” as the sing-along tune to end “The Colbert Report” was both nostalgic and symbolic.
From Salon ● May 21, 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
On the back of its blockbuster-style debut, the platform also released a limited "sing-along" edition in North American cinemas for one weekend, which topped the box-office chart.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
I can barely make myself sit through the sing-along.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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
And so did his halting attempts to sing along with Flower of Scotland, the 28-year-old repeatedly stopping to bite his lip before wiping away tears from each eye.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
It’s not just one or two songs, people sing along to everything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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
I sing along to help him sink deeper into his sleep.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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