variants
also US monolog
plural monologues also US monologs
1
: a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, play, etc., or by a performer (such as a comedian)
The play begins with the main character's monologue.
The comedian is famous for his monologue about winning the lottery.
2
: a long speech made by one person that prevents anyone else from talking
I stifled a yawn as she launched into a monologue about how she is going to become a famous star.
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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/monologue. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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