karaoke /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun4 •A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.The karaoke has been well received by those who frequent the oriental cabaret scene and adopt its particular social behaviors such as conversation, companionship, being seen, and showing off. — 1993 •A karaoke session. •A karaoke parlour. •An exercise in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other while walking sideways to stretch various parts of the lower body and core. verb1 •to perform karaoke formskaraoked · karaokeing · karaokes
