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encore

Pronunciation: /ˈɒŋkɔː/

Definition of encore

a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience: everybody got up on stage for the final encore

again! (as called by an audience at the end of a concert): it was Louis who shouted ‘Bravo! Encore!’

[with object]

call for a repeated or additional performance of (an item) at the end of a concert: several arias were encored
[no object] (of a performer) give an encore: he encored with a solo number

Origin:

early 18th century: French, literally 'still, again'

Definition of encore in the US English dictionary

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