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cabaret

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌkæbɝˈeɪ// UK //kˈæbəɹˌeɪ// cabaret

n. a type of entertainment with singing, dancing, and comedy that happens in a restaurant or club. You usually watch the show while sitting at a table and having a drink or a meal.

n. a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, or drama, typically performed in a venue where the audience sits at tables. Often associated with a sophisticated or satirical atmosphere.


SIMPLE

We spent the evening at a cabaret in the city center.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel lounge transforms into a cabaret every Friday night, featuring local singers and jazz musicians.

COMPLEX

The performance combined elements of traditional cabaret with modern political satire, creating an intimate yet provocative experience for the small audience gathered around the stage.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French cabaret.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'cabaret singer' or 'cabaret show'.

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