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karaoke

Pronunciation: /ˌkarɪˈəʊki/
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Definition of karaoke

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs, in which people take turns to sing popular songs into a microphone over pre-recorded backing tracks: [as modifier]:a karaoke bar they are holding a karaoke night

Origin:

1970s: from Japanese, literally 'empty orchestra'

Spelling help

Remember that karaoke is spelled with an a before and after the r: it is a Japanese word.

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