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monoscene

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A performance or piece of art occurring within a single setting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Because the budget was so low, most episodes of the show had to be monoscenes to avoid building multiple expensive sets.

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A specific form of improvisational comedy in which scenes are performed without edits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: comedy, entertainment, lifestyle

Examples

  • Her team once did a six-hour monoscene without any breaks!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mono- + scene.