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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Beyond all the drama, intrigue and financial complications of being a band, Fuerza Regida is still rising in the music industry — and reinvigorating cultural pride among many Mexican Americans.
From Los Angeles Times
Adding to the drama: Duff and Mandy Moore are rumored to be part of the group, though Tisdale French has annoyingly refused to name names.
From Los Angeles Times
The new series will be directed by Michael Samuels, known for British dramas The Windermere Children and Any Human Heart.
From BBC
Urgent financial woes are replaced by maundering romantic dramas.
It was while acting in a show at the Dublin Fringe Festival three years ago that Campbell, who has also appeared in award-winning police drama Blue Lights, started experiencing symptoms.
From BBC
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