sing-along

noun

ˈsiŋ-ə-ˌlȯŋ

plural sing-alongs

: an informal session of group singing of popular or folk songs : songfest

People who had brought their guitars led spontaneous sing-alongs in the hotel lobby.—

The New Yorker

Old-fashioned hayrides and sing-alongs in front of a campfire …—

Mary Beth Giles

Audience participation is one of the things that has made the show a success, and there will, again, be plenty of opportunity to take part in the sing-alongs.—

Canadian Motorist

also : a song appropriate for a sing-along

A guy from the wedding party joined the band for the Garth Brooks classic sing-along "Friends in Low Places" and knocked it out of the park. —

Luke Vose

Examples of sing-along in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But there are differences too; the events can include live performances along with DJs playing pre-recorded mixes and audience sing-alongs. —

Serenitie Wang, Cnbc, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024 The kids would gather around the organ for sing-alongs with their parents. —

Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 In his version, the pianist blends in with his ensemble into a rousing sing-along samba that resonates deeply with the homesickness of those who were forced to leave. —

Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 But there’s no particular archetype — and the sing-along transcends identity boundaries. —

Carmela Guaglianone, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sing-along

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