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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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
There’s comedy, intimate shows in the campground, pancake breakfasts with a side of live entertainment, and special beer tastings.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The Toxic Avenger, a remake of the classic horror comedy starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood and Jacob Tremblay, is coming soon to digital streaming.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The 45-foot tour bus parked in the driveway is just one unmistakable sign that Bert Kreischer is heading out on his Permission to Party national comedy tour.
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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comedy. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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