drama
Americannoun
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a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
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the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.
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the art dealing with the writing and production of plays.
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any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results.
the drama of a murder trial.
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the quality of being dramatic.
noun
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a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play
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the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage
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the art of the writing and production of plays
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a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent
Other Word Forms
- minidrama noun
Etymology
Origin of drama
First recorded in 1505–15; from Late Latin, from Greek drâma “action (of a play),” from drá(ein), drâ(n) “to act, do” + -ma, noun suffix
Example Sentences
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Millward, the Post reported, had “no sense of the drama that was about to unfold.”
From Salon
The drama combines two distinct brands — the gritty Western flavor of “Yellowstone” with the procedural genre, a flagship of CBS’ prime-time slate.
From Los Angeles Times
But Down and Kay, who co-created HBO’s gripping finance drama after quitting their jobs as investment bankers, understand that viewers still need a second to catch their breath, preparing for what new crises await.
From Salon
The way this season is going - drama at every turn - a late, late penalty was never going to cut it in terms of theatre.
From BBC
Our critic said the series “is courageous in several ways, including its recognition that people aren’t simple, or easily defined, even for the purposes of crime drama.”
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