encore

[ ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn- ]

/ ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- /

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interjection

again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece).

noun

a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.

the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand: He chose a Chopin nocturne for his encore.

any repeated or additional performance or appearance, as a rerun of a telecast or a rematch in sports.

verb (used with object), en·cored, en·cor·ing.

to call for a repetition of.

to call for an encore from (a performer).

Origin of encore

1705–15; <French: still, yet, besides <Latin hinc hā hōrā or hinc ad hōram until this hour

Words nearby encore

encomiast, encomienda, encomium, encompass, encopresis, encore, encounter, encounter group, encounter session, encourage, encouragement

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Example sentences from the Web for encore

The band manages one encore, “Whipping Post,” but halfway through the number the audience is busily streaming toward the exits.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The crowd bawls its approval, but begins to disperse after one encore.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And when, in a flurry of light and color, the band plays “Young Blood” as an encore, the house erupts.
The Naked and Famous, New Zealand’s Synthpop Quintet, Is Here to Make You Happy|Melissa Leon|November 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is as if Smilevski is demanding an encore by thumping on his own book.
Goce Smilevski’s ‘Freud’s Sister’|Lauren Elkin|January 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The one event that could upend that is an encore from a passive, disengaged Obama.
Robert Shrum on the Vice Presidential Debate: Biden’s Win Was a Big F@$&ing Deal|Robert Shrum|October 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At last, however, he called on the Liederkranz again, and a quartet sang a German song and then an encore.
Jimmie Higgins|Upton Sinclair
He was the only member of the audience who did not take part in that third encore.
The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories|Ethel M. Dell
And on through the entire evening, at brief intervals and without the stimulus of an encore the program was repeated.
Under the Stars and Bars|Walter A. Clark
He may bring his favorites back with many an encore and may show his disapproval with hisses that would drown the gallery.
Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10|Charles Herbert Sylvester
There was no occasion for her to draw upon her supply of "encore verses."
Tales From Bohemia|Robert Neilson Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for encore

encore

/ (ˈɒŋkɔː) /

interjection

again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance

noun

an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand

verb

(tr) to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer)

Word Origin for encore

C18: from French: still, again, perhaps from Latin in hanc hōram until this hour

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	encore
释义	encore [ ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn- ] / ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR encore ON THESAURUS.COM interjection again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece). noun a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc. the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand: He chose a Chopin nocturne for his encore. any repeated or additional performance or appearance, as a rerun of a telecast or a rematch in sports. verb (used with object), en·cored, en·cor·ing. to call for a repetition of. to call for an encore from (a performer). Origin of encore 1705–15; <French: still, yet, besides <Latin hinc hā hōrā or hinc ad hōram until this hour Words nearby encore encomiast, encomienda, encomium, encompass, encopresis, encore, encounter, encounter group, encounter session, encourage, encouragement Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for encore The band manages one encore, “Whipping Post,” but halfway through the number the audience is busily streaming toward the exits. Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band\|Grover Lewis\|March 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The crowd bawls its approval, but begins to disperse after one encore. Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band\|Grover Lewis\|March 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And when, in a flurry of light and color, the band plays “Young Blood” as an encore, the house erupts. The Naked and Famous, New Zealand’s Synthpop Quintet, Is Here to Make You Happy\|Melissa Leon\|November 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It is as if Smilevski is demanding an encore by thumping on his own book. Goce Smilevski’s ‘Freud’s Sister’\|Lauren Elkin\|January 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The one event that could upend that is an encore from a passive, disengaged Obama. Robert Shrum on the Vice Presidential Debate: Biden’s Win Was a Big F@$&ing Deal\|Robert Shrum\|October 12, 2012\|DAILY BEAST At last, however, he called on the Liederkranz again, and a quartet sang a German song and then an encore. Jimmie Higgins\|Upton Sinclair He was the only member of the audience who did not take part in that third encore. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories\|Ethel M. Dell And on through the entire evening, at brief intervals and without the stimulus of an encore the program was repeated. Under the Stars and Bars\|Walter A. Clark He may bring his favorites back with many an encore and may show his disapproval with hisses that would drown the gallery. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10\|Charles Herbert Sylvester There was no occasion for her to draw upon her supply of "encore verses." Tales From Bohemia\|Robert Neilson Stephens British Dictionary definitions for encore encore / (ˈɒŋkɔː) / interjection again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance noun an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand verb (tr) to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer) Word Origin for encore C18: from French: still, again, perhaps from Latin in hanc hōram until this hour Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to encore return, reappearance, number, acclamation, praise, plaudits, repetition, response, cheers
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encore

interjection

noun

verb (used with object), en·cored, en·cor·ing.

Origin of encore

Words nearby encore

Example sentences from the Web for encore

British Dictionary definitions for encore

interjection

noun

verb

Word Origin for encore

Words related to encore