an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
"The band returned to the stage for an encore after the crowd cheered enthusiastically."
A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.
"The audience cheered loudly and demanded an encore from the pianist before she finally left the stage."
In plain English: An encore is an extra performance that audiences ask for after a show ends because they really enjoyed it.
"After the final bow, the audience gave another enthusiastic encore to hear their favorite song again."
Usage: Use this noun to describe a requested additional song or act performed immediately following applause at the end of a show. As a verb, it functions as "to ask" rather than meaning that someone is performing again on their own initiative.
request an encore, from a performer
"The cheering audience demanded an encore after the band finished their final song."
To call for an extra performance or repetition of, or by.
"The audience cheered and called for an encore after the magician's final trick."
In plain English: To encore means to ask an entertainer to perform again because people really enjoyed it.
"The audience cheered so loudly that the band decided to play an encore."
Please perform again!
"The audience cheered loudly and demanded an encore after the band finished their final song."
The word came into English from the French phrase encore, which originally meant "more" or "again." It was adopted to describe a request for another performance of a song or piece after an initial one has been given.