# cabaret

/ˌkæbɝˈeɪ/ (US) · /kˈæbəɹˌeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cabaret
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- We spent the evening at a cabaret in the city center.
- The hotel lounge transforms into a cabaret every Friday night, featuring local singers and jazz musicians.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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