karaoke

[ˌkæriˈoʊki]

karaoke Definition

a form of entertainment, originally from Japan, in which recordings of the music but not the words of popular songs are played, so that people can sing the words themselves.

Using karaoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "karaoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We went to a karaoke bar last night and sang our hearts out.

  • Example

    She loves to sing karaoke with her friends.

  • Example

    The party was a blast with the karaoke machine.

  • Example

    Karaoke is a popular pastime in many Asian countries.

karaoke Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for karaoke

  • sing-along
  • music playback
  • karaoke machine

Phrases with karaoke

  • an event where people gather to sing karaoke

    Example

    We're having a karaoke night at the bar this Friday.

  • a party where karaoke is the main activity

    Example

    We're throwing a karaoke party for my birthday next week.

  • a bar or nightclub that has karaoke equipment available for customers to use

    Example

    Let's go to the karaoke bar and sing some songs.

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Summary: karaoke in Brief

'Karaoke' [ˌkæriˈoʊki] is a form of entertainment where people sing along to popular songs without the original vocals. It originated in Japan and has become popular worldwide. 'Karaoke' is often associated with social gatherings, such as karaoke nights and parties, and can be enjoyed at karaoke bars or with a personal karaoke machine. Examples include 'We went to a karaoke bar last night and sang our hearts out.' and 'Karaoke is a popular pastime in many Asian countries.'

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