musical comedy

noun

Synonyms of musical comedynext
: musical sense 2

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In addition, Hansard worked in the music department of John Carney’s 2016 coming-of-age musical comedy drama Sing Street. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 When not excavating and eating Rosenthal’s bread and cheese, the men rehearse for a musical comedy performance featuring a chorus line of men in drag. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 Jinkx continued building her career after her first win, going on to star in productions of Hairspray and the musical comedy The Vaudevillians. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for musical comedy

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First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musical comedy was in 1765

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“Musical comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20comedy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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musical comedy

noun
: musical entry 2

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