improv
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of improv
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Australian-born comedian James McCann topped the bill Saturday night at the Hollywood Improv, and the eclectic crowd packed the place ready to celebrate his arrival in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Dolores Scozzesi, who sang at the Hollywood Improv in the ’80s between comedy sets, performed a moody arrangement of “What Now My Love.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
Then there’s their last reunion in L.A. when all three comedians got on stage to perform during Barbosa’s set at the Hollywood Improv on Jan. 21, just a week before Flores’ death.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
And so, you know, you’re playing an Improv in the middle of America and you’re just like, “Wow, it’d be really great to get to a place where I could make $400 a weekend.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
Improv is my weakest skill, according to Libby.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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