rehearsal
Americannoun
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a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc..
a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.
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the act of rehearsing.
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a repeating or relating.
a rehearsal of grievances.
noun
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a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance
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the act of going through or recounting; recital
rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation
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being prepared for public performance
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
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Ortega: We did a rehearsal at the hospital with Abby and us that was really fun.
From Los Angeles Times
Freezing weather meant Nasa had to postpone the first full dress rehearsal as it was too cold to fuel the SLS rocket.
From BBC
When Netflix allowed global press to walk through the Gwanghwamun Square venue on March 20, it was an active construction site and still not ready for the numerous rehearsals that would be required.
From Salon
Before rehearsals began, the group flew to America to meet creator and executive producer of the US show Lorne Michaels, who is also overseeing the UK version.
From BBC
“I go into rehearsals for ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway ... and everything seems fine, and a month in, the kidney stone pain comes back,” he told Madison.
From Los Angeles Times
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