drama — A play for theater, radio, or television
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A play for theater, radio, or television
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɑːmə/
Example Sentences
- My mom loves watching Korean drama while eating popcorn.
- Stop creating drama over who ate the last piece of pizza!
- The students will perform a drama about environmental protection.
drama
NOUN[/ˈdrɑːmə/]
A play for theater, radio, or television
The drama unfolds as the heroine confronts her rival on the grand stage.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Drama originates from ancient Greek theatre, derived from the verb 'dran' meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. The word emerged from the practice of actors performing actions and unfolding narratives on the Greek stage, eventually coming to denote a form of theatrical performance or literary work.
Breakdown
dran (to do, to act) + -ma (result, outcome) = the result or product of action, referring to a theatrical performance or dramatic work.
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📝Examples
“My mom loves watching Korean drama while eating popcorn.”
“Stop creating drama over who ate the last piece of pizza!”
“The students will perform a drama about environmental protection.”
“There's always drama in our group chat whenever someone forgets to reply.”
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