rehearsal

American  

[ri-hur-suhl] / rɪˈhɜr səl /

noun

1. a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc..

   a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.

2. the act of rehearsing.

3. a repeating or relating.

   a rehearsal of grievances.

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rehearsal British  

/ rɪˈhɜːsəl /

noun

1. a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance

2. the act of going through or recounting; recital

   rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation

3. being prepared for public performance

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Other Word Forms

• prerehearsal adjective

Etymology

Origin of rehearsal

First recorded in 1350–1400, rehearsal is from the Middle English word rehersaille. See rehearse, -al ²

Example Sentences

I had heard a bit about this rehearsal process, and the part of my mind that needs to understand was just haywire during those first few days.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, which even included elite US troops creating an exact full-size replica of Maduro's Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes.

From BBC

"It can be a very lonely time for a lot of people. A very hard time," he told BBC News during rehearsals at London's Riverside Studios.

From BBC

"I look around every day in rehearsal and I'm picking up little skills," she says.

From BBC

“We needed a lot of rehearsal, and I was amazed,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drill
• practice session
• reading
• recital
• tryout
• workout