Word noun
revue
n.
US /ɹɪvˈju/ UK /ɹɪvjˈuː/ re·vue UK spelling revues
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
a show that uses comedy and music to make fun of famous people or recent events.
a theatrical production typically featuring satirical sketches regarding current fads, celebrities, or political events.
Simple“The political revue mocked the latest decisions made by the government.”
In context“The satirical revue was lauded by critics for its biting commentary on the social hypocrisies of the upper class.”
Real-world usage
“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.
This entry
Origin French revue
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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