drama

dra·ma

noun \ˈdrä-mə, ˈdra-\

Definition of DRAMA

1

a : a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play — compare closet drama b : a movie or television production with characteristics (as conflict) of a serious play; broadly : a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject <a police drama>

2

: dramatic art, literature, or affairs

3

a : a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces b : dramatic state, effect, or quality <the drama of the courtroom proceedings>

Examples of DRAMA

1. He is reading an ancient Greek drama.
2. I prefer drama to comedy.
3. His interest in drama began at a very young age.
4. She studied drama in college.
5. the dramas of teenage life
6. She watched the drama unfold as they began screaming at each other.
7. a competition full of drama
8. the drama of the courtroom proceedings

Origin of DRAMA

Late Latin dramat-, drama, from Greek, deed, drama, from dran to do, act

First Known Use: 1515

Related to DRAMA

Synonyms: dramatics, stage, theater (or theatre), theatricals, theatrics

Related Words: boards; acting, footlights; entertainment, showbiz, show business; amusement, distraction, diversion, recreation; exhibition, pageant, pageantry, presentation, production, show, spectacle

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Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with DRAMA

Brahma, comma, lama, llama, mama, Rama