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drama

7 definitions • 14 examples
1
a type of film or TV programme that tells an exciting and generally serious story, as opposed to one that is mainly intended to be funny or entertaining:

Examples:

She stars in a new 12-part drama about a woman recently released from prison.
Who are your favourite TV couples in comedy and drama?
drama series The book was adapted into a BBC drama series.
crime drama The show is essentially a crime drama with a strange twist.
2
a play written for the theatre, for a film, for television, or for radio:

Examples:

The interview was later turned into a West End drama.
This week we will begin broadcasting a new drama by Patricia Wells.
a historical drama
3

Examples:

She studied English and drama at college.
drama critic He's the drama critic for the Times.
4
an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action:

Examples:

We had a little drama last night when the oil in the pan caught fire.
5
the excitement and energy that is created by a lot of action and arguments:

Examples:

As a lawyer, he enjoyed the drama of the courtroom.
6
a play, esp. a serious one, written to be performed by actors, the writing of plays, or the art of showing plays:

Examples:

[ C ] She’s been in several television dramas.
[ U ] Arthur Miller, a master of drama, wrote “Death of a Salesman.”
7

Examples:

Watching on television was not the same as experiencing the drama of the event in person.

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