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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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
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
I can barely make myself sit through the sing-along.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
It’s not just one or two songs, people sing along to everything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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
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
They included Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance, which were remixed and updated for 2025, but felt slightly rushed, with their new arrangements making it difficult for fans to sing along.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
I really, really wished he wouldn’t sing along.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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