encore — an additional performance given in response to audience demand
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an additional performance given in response to audience demand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːŋkɔːr/
Korean meaning: 관객들의 요청에 응해 추가로 하는 공연
Korean pronunciation: **앙**코르
Example Sentences
- The rock band played three encores because the fans wouldn't stop screaming.
- She was so nervous that she forgot her encore song completely.
- The magician's encore trick was making the entire audience disappear... to the parking lot.
encore
NOUN//ˈɑːŋkɔːr//
an additional performance given in response to audience demand
The crowd wants an encore — the singer returns to the stage for one more performance.
"The crowd screams 'Encore!' — they adore the stage, begging for more."
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'encore' meaning 'again' or 'still', derived from Latin 'in' (in) + 'hanc horam' (this hour), eventually evolving into the Old French adverb meaning 'once more'.
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📝Examples
“The rock band played three encores because the fans wouldn't stop screaming.”
“She was so nervous that she forgot her encore song completely.”
“The magician's encore trick was making the entire audience disappear... to the parking lot.”
“The opera singer received a ten-minute standing ovation and two encores.”
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