encore
[ ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn- ]
/ ˈɑŋ kɔr, -koʊr, ˈɑn- /
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
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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