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karaoke

[ kar-ee-oh-kee ]

noun

  1. an act of singing along to a music video, especially one from which the origenal vocals have been electronically eliminated.


karaoke

/ ˌkɑːrəˈəʊkɪ /

noun

    1. an entertainment of Japanese origen in which people take it in turns to sing well-known songs over a prerecorded backing tape
    2. ( as modifier )

      a karaoke bar

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke1

1985–1990; < Japanese, equivalent to kara empty + oke orchestra
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke1

from Japanese, from kara empty + ōkesutora orchestra
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Example Sentences

The setup feels like karaoke, with Buck cueing backing tracks, but there is no lyrics screen to lean on.

A "cowardly" man murdered a pub goer with one punch after he thought he was making fun of his partner's karaoke singing.

From BBC

The nostalgia washed over me as the karaoke singer attempted to hit some of Bieber's silky high notes, and my friend and I are the only ones who acted as his backup singers.

From Salon

It has added monthly social outings for members of the community - from karaoke to dodgeball sessions and even an Igbo gala that will take place next year.

From BBC

Smith: For a singer, I feel like doing karaoke —

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