To save this word, you'll need to log in.
im·prov | \ ˈim-ˌpräv 
\
\Definition of improv
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of improv in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Second City is bringing its improv classes online, led by its comedy vets in Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto.
—
David Morgan, CBS News, "Performing arts online: Bringing theater to socially-distancing audiences," 30 Mar. 2020 Play an improv game over video chat, like the story-telling game.
—
Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Has coronavirus in Milwaukee canceled your child's birthday party? Here's how you can still celebrate.," 20 Mar. 2020 The two-man team makes up the material on the spot using — in classic improv style — suggestions from the audience.
—
Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, "'Silicon Valley,' 'Parks and Rec' stars bringing live comedy show to Detroit," 4 Mar. 2020 So, when she was asked what was going on once cameras were rolling, that was her improv response.
—
Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "To All The Boys," 13 Feb. 2020 Two speakers -- poet Michelle Smith Quarles and improv performer Ali Max -- will perform, and three aspiring storytellers can sign up for the open mic portion of the show.
—
Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, "19 things to do in Cleveland the weekend of Jan. 30-Feb. 2," 30 Jan. 2020 The Chiefs sport multiple receiving threats and the magic of Mahomes, the NFL’s premier improv performer.
—
BostonGlobe.com, "You're using a browser set to private or incognito mode.," 7 Dec. 2019 This year the public will be able to stroll the private studios and galleries and find out which of the visual artists are also poets, dancers, classical musicians, street improv performers and more.
—
Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Find inspiration and solutions at these home, garden and art tours," 28 Sep. 2019 So, when she was asked what was going on once cameras were rolling, that was her improv response.
—
Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "To All The Boys," 13 Feb. 2020
See MoreThese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'improv.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on improv
What made you want to look up improv? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
May 2020 Words of the Day Quiz
- Which is a synonym of exiguous?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share improv
Time Traveler for improv
The first known use of improv was in 1978
See more words from the same year