repertoire

American  

[rep-er-twahr, -twawr, rep-uh-] / ˈrɛp ərˌtwɑr, -ˌtwɔr, ˈrɛp ə- /

Or répertoire

noun

1. the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform.

2. the entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field.

   A new play has been added to the theatrical repertoire.

3. the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation.

   a magician's repertoire.

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repertoire British  

/ ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː /

noun

1. all the plays, songs, operas, or other works collectively that a company, actor, singer, dancer, etc, has prepared and is competent to perform

2. the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind

   the comedian's repertoire of jokes was becoming stale

3. denoting the performance of two or more plays, ballets, etc, by the same company in the same venue on different evenings over a period of time

   ``Nutcracker'' returns to Covent Garden over Christmas in repertoire with ``Giselle''

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Etymology

Origin of repertoire

1840–50; < French < Late Latin repertōrium catalogue, inventory. See repertory

Example Sentences

From its usual educational repertoire ranging from English lessons to news, content these days includes more on "personal safety and digital security... helping people to stay safe," she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

These shows share a rhythm and a repertoire of comic tactics and effects.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The Iraqi repertoire also draws on very old songs, which the musicians have layered Irish elements over.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Subtly, though, this introduces a new move to their repertoire: honest intimacy.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

That’s when Jacqui goes to a window, and whatever she sees out there makes her turn to me with bug-eyed concern—something I didn’t even know was in her emotional repertoire.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Related Words

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