Karaoke Meaning in English
word
/ˌkɛɹiˈoʊki/
kair-ee-OH-kee
/kˌæɹɪˈəʊki/
ka-ree-OH-kee
Definition
Singing popular songs while the recorded music plays in the background and the lyrics are shown on a screen for you to follow along.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a noun, often in phrases like 'karaoke night' or 'go to karaoke.' Appropriate for both casual and party contexts. The activity is usually performed in bars, parties, or special karaoke rooms.
Spanish: karaokePortuguese (BR): karaokêPortuguese (PT): karaokeChinese (Simplified): 卡拉OKChinese (Traditional): 卡拉OKHindi: कराओकेArabic: كاريوكيBengali: কারাওকেRussian: караокеJapanese: カラオケVietnamese: karaokeKorean: 노래방 - 카라오케Turkish: karaokeUrdu: کیراؤکےIndonesian: karaoke
Example Sentences
Have you ever tried karaoke with your friends?
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We went to a karaoke bar last night.
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The karaoke machine shows the lyrics on the screen.
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I totally embarrassed myself singing Madonna at karaoke night.
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You don’t have to be a great singer to enjoy karaoke.
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Whenever we travel, my friends look for the nearest karaoke spot.
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