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vaudeville.

A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈvɔ.d(ə).vɪl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈvəʊd.vɪl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈvɔː.d(ə)ˌvɪl/General-American/-vəl/General-American
  1. A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.

    historical · uncountable
  2. An entertainment in this style.

    countable · historical
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French vaudeville.

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