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

The new creations entered the repertory amid a number of authoritative performances of tried and true ballets—mostly by the troupe’s incomparable founding choreographer George Balanchine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Singers galore are monthly recording songs from the rich 19th century classical repertory, while composers are busy making new ones.

From Los Angeles Times

The number is even more astonishing when one realizes that the program offered just one renowned composer and nothing that could be termed popular repertory.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• repertoire
• routine