en|core

en|core «AHNG kr, -kohr; AHN-», interjection, noun, verb, -cored, -cor|ing.

–interj.

once more; again: »

The audience liked the song so much they shouted, “Encore! Encore!”

–n.

1. a demand by the audience for the repetition of a song or other performance, or for another appearance of the performer or performers: »

There were only two encores in the whole show.

2. the repetition by the performer in response to such a demand.

3. an extra song or appearance by the performer.

4. another appearance, match, bout, or the like involving the same people, in sports, the arts, or other performance.

–v.t.

to call for a repetition of (a song or other performance) or the reappearance of (a performer): »

The audience encored the singer.

╂[< French encore yet; origin uncertain]