plural comedies
1
a
: a medieval narrative that ends happily
Dante's Divine Comedy
b
: a literary work written in a comic style or treating a comic theme
the ancient Roman comedies of Plautus
2
a
: a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending
a comedy about parenthood
b
: the genre of dramatic literature dealing with the comic or with the serious in a light or satirical manner compare tragedy
3
: a ludicrous or farcical event or series of events
a comedy of errors
4
a
: the comic element
the comedy of many life situations
b
: humorous entertainment
nightclub comedy
Examples of comedy in a Sentence
The new comedy is the network's most popular television show.
The movie includes a lot of physical comedy.
We couldn't help laughing out loud at the comedy of the situation.
Recent Examples on the Web
However, Wilson has previously hinted at friction and disagreements over her role in the 2016 comedy.
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Although both Martha and Darrien are heavily fictionalized, fans have been investigating online to try to uncover their real identities, going so far as to accuse figures in British comedy of being Darrien.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The most popular genres are comedy and romantic drama and many are derived from web novels.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
And for some reason WhistlePig recruited Monty Python cofounder and comedy legend John Cleese to promote the new whiskey by creating a video and penning a statement that plays on his love for scotch whisky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The actor who played an Oompa-Loompa opposite Timothée Chalamet in last year's Wonka will next be seen playing Tony the Tiger in the comedy Unfrosted.
—Mia McNiece, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
In comedy, a form built on underdog relatability and the cathartic pleasures of both self-deprecation and punching up, being gorgeous can be a professional liability.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The comedy was a box office success, grossing $45.1 million domestically and $60.8 million worldwide against a $28 million budget.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
More tellingly, she is driven to pursue a career in comedy.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Although both Martha and Darrien are heavily fictionalized, fans have been investigating online to try to uncover their real identities, going so far as to accuse figures in British comedy of being Darrien.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
The most popular genres are comedy and romantic drama and many are derived from web novels.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
And for some reason WhistlePig recruited Monty Python cofounder and comedy legend John Cleese to promote the new whiskey by creating a video and penning a statement that plays on his love for scotch whisky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The actor who played an Oompa-Loompa opposite Timothée Chalamet in last year's Wonka will next be seen playing Tony the Tiger in the comedy Unfrosted.
—Mia McNiece, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
In comedy, a form built on underdog relatability and the cathartic pleasures of both self-deprecation and punching up, being gorgeous can be a professional liability.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
The comedy was a box office success, grossing $45.1 million domestically and $60.8 million worldwide against a $28 million budget.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
More tellingly, she is driven to pursue a career in comedy.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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comedy
noun
com·e·dy
ˈkäm-əd-ē 
plural comedies
1
: a light amusing play with a happy ending
2
: a comic literary work
3
a
: an amusing or ridiculous event
b
: humorous entertainment
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