noun

drama

drama, play, theater, excitement

I studied drama at university.

I studied drama at university.

It was a classic Greek drama.

It was a classic Greek drama.

There was a lot of drama at the meeting.

There was a lot of drama at the meeting.

((uncountable)) the art form of theater I studied drama at school.

((countable)) a play for the theater, radio, or television Shakespeare wrote many famous dramas.

((uncountable)) an exciting or emotional series of events There's too much drama in her life.

Synonyms: play, theater, excitement, turmoil

From Greek 'drama' meaning 'action, play'.

Think of a 'drama queen' - someone who makes everything exciting and dramatic. They love to create 'drama'.

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