karaoke

[ kar-ee-oh-kee ]

noun

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

karaoke

/ ˌkɑːrəˈəʊkɪ /

noun

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

      a karaoke bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke¹

1985–1990; < Japanese, equivalent to kara empty + oke orchestra

Word History and Origins

Origin of karaoke¹

from Japanese, from kara empty + ōkesutora orchestra

Example Sentences

It was probably for the best because the Ipswich boss admits he's "not very good" at karaoke.

From BBC

With karaoke, late-night comfort food and the best body scrub treatments around, there’s no better post-work playground.

From Los Angeles Times

The company is known for producing unscripted TV series and specials, including Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” “Carpool Karaoke,” “Adele: One Night Only” and the Grammy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s no accident that almost three decades later, no matter where I go in the world, in every club and karaoke bar, like clockwork, you hear ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Beat It,’ ‘Wanna Be Starting Something,’ ‘Rock With You’ and ‘Thriller.’

From Los Angeles Times

Jessi’s “Mi Camino,” for instance, was never storyboarded as a karaoke number.

From Los Angeles Times