improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv 

: 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

Hiller, who is repped by Innovative Artists and Odenkirk Provissero Entertainment, met Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold in an improv group some 25 years ago. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Comedic actors are used to improv being a big part of their lives. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

The artists get the improv prompts and have 60 seconds to draw them. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for improv

• mauve
• salve
• sauve
• slav
• suave