drama

A serious story performed by actors on television, in a theater, or on the radio.

• We watched a drama last night.
• She stars in a new hospital drama.
• Do you prefer dramas or comedies?

Common phrases: crime drama, television drama, historical drama

The art of acting and creating plays, or the study of this art.

• I study drama at college.
• Our drama teacher helped us prepare the play.
• She learned to act in drama classes.

Similar words: dramatic arts

Common phrases: study drama, drama class, drama teacher

Exciting or emotional events, especially involving trouble, arguments, or sudden changes.

• There was plenty of drama at work today.
• We watched the drama unfold as the rescue boat arrived.
• Her sudden departure added more drama to the evening.

Similar words: excitement, tension

Common phrases: full of drama, family drama, all the drama

A written story intended for actors to perform through speech and action.

• He wrote a drama about two sisters.
• The students performed a short drama for their parents.
• Her early dramas explore family relationships.

Similar words: play

Common phrases: write a drama, a new drama, five-act drama

Plays considered together as a type of writing or performance.

• The library has a section on drama.
• We discussed poetry and drama in class.
• She studies the history of European drama.

Similar words: dramatic literature

Common phrases: modern drama, classical drama, english drama