an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
an occasion marked by such singing.
First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase sing along
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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
It featured a behind the scenes look at the animation process, a dance class and sing-along screening of the animated musical.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 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
Some went to the campfire for a sing-along.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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
If Indiana fans have occasion to dance and sing along to “Hurts So Good” again on Monday, though, Mellencamp’s tour logistics might become even more complicated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
They catch up on neighborhood gossip, or sing along to pop, disco and Latin rock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
Videos published on social media have shown her performing the songs in front of dozens of people, some of whom sing along in a rare display of dissent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
Some bands even welcomed people to sing along into the microphone.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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