drama

CEFRA2

/ˈdɹɑːmə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A play, film, or story about serious events and emotions.

  2. 02

    noun

    An exciting or emotional event or situation.

Examples

  • Last year's pop hit was set off by a serial TV drama.

  • There will be the opportunity for practical theatre work in drama workshops.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdɹeɪmə/

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.

  2. Theatrical plays in general.

  3. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue

More examples

In context

  • Bob is in the drama club.

  • After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.

  • The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.