Word
revue
Phoneticsre·vue, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪvˈju/
UK/ɹɪvjˈuː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a show with different acts like music and comedy, often making fun of current events.
n. a theatrical production featuring a series of loosely connected songs, dances, and satirical sketches.
Examples
“The students performed a musical revue at the end of the year.”
“The local theater group is staging a satirical revue that pokes fun at recent political scandals.”
“Unlike a traditional musical with a cohesive narrative, the revue relied on the sharp wit of its individual sketches and the high energy of its dance numbers to keep the audience engaged.”
Examples
simple
“The students performed a musical revue at the end of the year.”
contextual
“The local theater group is staging a satirical revue that pokes fun at recent political scandals.”
complex
“Unlike a traditional musical with a cohesive narrative, the revue relied on the sharp wit of its individual sketches and the high energy of its dance numbers to keep the audience engaged.”
Real-World Examples
“In 1914, the brothers toured the country with Home Again , a musical revue.” Etymology
Borrowed from French revue (literally “review”). Doublet of review, which it replaced in these senses.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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