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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

During its not quite two years of Anthony Roth Costanzo’s leadership, Opera Philadelphia has been upending convention, from its Pick Your Price ticket program to its radical approach to repertoire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 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

We have built up a repertoire of such gestures, such familiarities, between us.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

Related Words

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