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Drama

UK /["/ˈdrɑːmə/"]/US /["/ˈdrɑːmə/"]/

Definition

a play for the theatre, television or radio

In simple words: An exciting story told through acting or performance.

Examples

  • The drama we watched last night was very exciting.
  • She enrolled in a drama class to improve her acting skills.
  • There was a lot of drama between the two friends because of a misunderstanding.
  • The school is putting on a drama about friendship.
  • He loves watching drama series during the weekends.
  • After the drama unfolded, everyone was in shock.

Usage notes

Used to describe theatrical performances or any exciting situation. Appropriate in casual and formal conversations but avoid using it in overly serious contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'draw' and 'ma' to remember 'dramatic'—imagine drawing in your mom with a performance.

Collocations

  • compelling
  • powerful
  • gritty
  • write
  • create
  • produce
  • production
  • serial
  • series
  • in a/​the drama
  • drama about
  • compelling
  • powerful
  • gritty
  • write
  • create
  • produce
  • production
  • serial
  • series
  • in a/​the drama
  • drama about
  • human
  • real-life
  • play out
  • unfold
  • high
  • human
  • touch
  • be full of
  • add
  • heighten
  • surround something
  • queen
  • a moment of drama

Synonyms

  • theater
  • play
  • performance
  • melodrama
  • tragedy

Antonyms

  • tranquility
  • calm
  • serenity

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'theatre' which refers specifically to the location.
  • Used as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'to drama'.