drama

American  

[drah-muh, dram-uh] / ˈdrɑ mə, ˈdræm ə /

noun

1. 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.

2. the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.

3. the art dealing with the writing and production of plays.

4. any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results.

   the drama of a murder trial.

5. the quality of being dramatic.

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drama British  

/ ˈdrɑːmə /

noun

1. a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play

2. the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage

3. the art of the writing and production of plays

4. a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent

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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

Just as that session ended, Apple offered more earnings drama.

From Barron's

A month after the drama, he is now returning the love.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House is talking with Senate Democrats about actions to ease through final appropriations bills and avoid another shutdown drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

She studied drama at the Randall School in Hartford and then at New York’s acclaimed Neighborhood Playhouse, known for its scores of famous alumni.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its website's Melania page still exists, but does not list any show times - unlike the page for the drama Hamnet, which is also released in South Africa on Friday.

From BBC

Related Words

• comedy
• farce
• melodrama
• play
• production
• scene
• show
• theater
• tragedy