drama

Meaning

1. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
2. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
3. Theatrical plays in general.
4. A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
5. (slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

Hyphenated as

dra‧ma

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɹɑːmə/

Etymology

From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”).

Sentences

The school has an annual drama performance .