rehearsal
Translation
rehearsal, practice, run-through
Examples
The band has a rehearsal tonight.
The band has a rehearsal tonight.
We need one more rehearsal before the show.
We need one more rehearsal before the show.
The wedding rehearsal is on Friday.
The wedding rehearsal is on Friday.
Grammar Patterns
a rehearsal for sth. a practice session for a public performance The wedding rehearsal is on Friday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: practice, run-through, tryout
Etymology
From Old French 'rehercier', meaning 'to go over again'. 're-' (again) + 'hercier' (to drag, harrow).
Memory Tips
Think 're-hear-sal'. You 'hear' the performance again and again before the actual event. It's a practice session you can hear.