repertory

American  

[rep-er-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈrɛp ərˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

repertories

1. a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season.

2. Also called repertory company.  Also called repertory theater,.  a theatrical company that presents productions in this manner.

3. repertoire.

4. a store or stock of things available.

5. storehouse.

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repertory British  

/ -trɪ, ˈrɛpətərɪ /

noun

1. the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind; repertoire

2. a building or place where a stock of things is kept; repository

3. short for repertory company

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Other Word Forms

• repertorial adjective

Etymology

Origin of repertory

1545–55; < Late Latin repertōrium inventory, equivalent to Latin reper ( īre ) to discover, find, make up ( re- re- + -perīre, combining form of parere to bring forth, produce) + -tōrium -tory ²

Example Sentences

Certainly, there has been notable choreographic life in the troupe’s repertory since Ailey’s death in 1989, but this season’s new efforts don’t supply it.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are special repertory screenings of classic movies and parties built around new releases.

From Salon

They premiered at the National Theatre’s Olivier auditorium in repertory, directed by Nunn.

From Los Angeles Times

“I didn’t choose the viola for its repertory,” Tamestit writes in the notes to the recording, “I chose it for its sound.”

From Los Angeles Times

The fresh entries that Mr. Novak has added to his troupe’s repertory thus faced stiff competition from Paul Taylor’s contributions, and ultimately failed to distinguish themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• repertoire
• routine