Associations to the word «Encore»

Wiktionary

ENCORE, noun. A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.
ENCORE, noun. A call or demand (as by continued applause) for a repeat performance.
ENCORE, interjection. (said by audience members after a performance) Please perform again!
ENCORE, verb. To call for an extra performance or repetition.
ENCORE, verb. To call for an encore.

Dictionary definition

ENCORE, noun. An extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand.
ENCORE, verb. Request an encore, from a performer.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky