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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

And while the sing-along and dress-up aspects of “The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert” are life-affirming and family-friendly despite an inherent darkness, it’s often the shadows where Elfman likes to dwell.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025

We all headed down toward the amphitheater, where Apollo’s cabin led a sing-along.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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

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

This is the largest SiR audience that I’ve ever seen, so I’m excited to see the fans and hear them sing along.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 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

Then I began to sing along, reciting the lyrics.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline