cabaret

noun

cab·​a·​ret ˌka-bə-ˈrā 

ˈka-bə-ˌrā

1

archaic : a shop selling wines and liquors

2

a

: a restaurant serving liquor and providing entertainment (as by singers or dancers) : nightclub

b

: the show provided at a cabaret

Synonyms

• nightclub
• cafe
• club

Examples of cabaret in a Sentence

a singing superstar who got her start singing in the cabarets of New York City

Recent Examples on the Web

And at Gabbard’s urging, he’s twice returned to Charlotte — for cabaret shows, and to work with students in the Blumeys, the local high school musical theater awards program. —Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025

The actor continues to perform in cabaret and live theatrical productions in New York and Los Angeles, and recently starred in The Boy From Oz in September 2024. —Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 1 July 2025

In addition to music the festival features immersive art installations and cabaret performances. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

In the following days, Lerman and Corrigan were spotted leaving Largo at the Coronet, a nightclub and cabaret, together. —Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French dialect (Picard or Walloon), from Middle Dutch, alteration of cambret, cameret, from Middle French dialect (Picard) camberete small room, ultimately from Late Latin camera — more at chamber

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cabaret

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

cabaret

noun

cab·​a·​ret ˌkab-ə-ˈrā 

ˈkab-ə-ˌrā

: nightclub