improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv How to pronounce improv (audio)
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun

Examples of improv in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Friday, June 28, Sweeney and other Saturday Night Live alums gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Groundlings improv theater — an event that PEOPLE exclusively covered. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 Performing at open mics and being part of an improv team has not only honed my comedic skills but also deepened my connection to the community. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024 The improv group recently kicked off year-round programming collaboration with SAY and works with children who stutter at the organization's summer camp, Camp SAY. Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 Spanning 10-plus seasons, Impractical Jokers delivers priceless laughs with the Tenderloins' can-do attitudes and quick-witted improv skills, putting their lifelong camaraderie on full display. EW.com, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for improv 

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Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of improv was in 1978

Dictionary Entries Near improv

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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improv. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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