monologue

mono·logue

noun \ˈmä-nə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\

Definition of MONOLOGUE

1

a : soliloquy 2

b : a dramatic sketch performed by one actor

c : the routine of a stand-up comic

2

: a literary composition written in the form of a soliloquy

3

: a long speech monopolizing conversation

— mono·logu·ist \-ˌlȯ-gist, -ˌlä-\ or mo·no·lo·gist \same or mə-ˈnä-lə-jist, -gist\ noun

Variants of MONOLOGUE

mono·logue also mono·log \ˈmä-nə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\

Examples of MONOLOGUE

1. The play begins with the main character's monologue.
2. The comedian is famous for his monologue about winning the lottery.
3. I stifled a yawn as she launched into a monologue about how she is going to become a famous star.

Origin of MONOLOGUE

Middle French monologue, from mon- + -logue

First Known Use: 1549

Other Performing Arts Terms

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

Rhymes with MONOLOGUE

analog, analogue, antilog, apologue, catalog, decalogue, demagogue, dialogue, epilogue, golliwog, homologue, leopard frog, mummichog, mystagogue, nouvelle vague, pedagogue, pollywog, semilog, sinologue, synagogue, Taganrog, theologue, travelogue, waterlog