improv
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of improv
By shortening
Example Sentences
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There’s not a lot of improv in the show, but we would all just joke around and say it to each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
It was part of an improv exercise aimed at helping scientists amp up their presentations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
What I love most about improv is the responsiveness of it.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Inside the ornate Bovard Auditorium, Larry David kept a full audience in stitches as he discussed the creation and legacy of his improv hit, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which concluded in 2024 after 12 seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
But it had one overwhelming advantage: allowing people to operate without having to explain themselves constantly turns out to be like the rule of agreement in improv.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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