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noun
A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: review
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: variety show, variety
Narrower terms: follies
History
Borrowed from French revue (literally “review”). Doublet of review, which it replaced in these senses.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
