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
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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.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive first look at Powell's guest appearance on Eli's Places, the ESPN series that served as the inspiration for the star's new Hulu comedy, Chad Powers.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
It was turned into a black comedy in 1985 that was directed by Jonathan Lynn, who wrote the script with John Landis.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The trend started in December 2024, after a comedy sketch aired on a Chinese variety show.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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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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