Cabaret Meaning
/kæbəˈɹeɪ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounLive entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.
nounThe nightclub or restaurant where such entertainment is held.
Sentence Examples
Cabaret is a form of show.
That man is a famous cabaret performer.
Tonight there is a performance of a known cabaret artist.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They enjoyed a lively ____ with singers and dancers at the club.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We enjoyed a ____ show with music and dancing at the club tonight.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kh₂em-der. Proto-Indo-Iranian *kmárati Proto-Iranian *kamarāder. Ancient Greek καμάρᾱ (kamárā)bor. Latin camerader. Old Northern French cambereteder. Old French cambre Picard Old French camberetder. Middle Dutch cambretder. Middle French cabaret French cabaretbor. English cabaret Borrowed from French cabaret.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
They enjoyed a lively ____ with singers and dancers at the club.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We enjoyed a ____ show with music and dancing at the club tonight.