1. past tense of encore; called for or performed an additional performance after the original show ended

Examples

• The pianist was encored three times after her brilliant recital.
• The audience encored the singer until she performed two additional songs.
• After being encored, the band returned to play their biggest hit.
• The comedian was encored so enthusiastically that he stayed on stage for another twenty minutes.
• She was encored at every concert during her farewell tour.
• The orchestra was encored after their moving performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.