# revue

/ɹɪvˈju/ (US) · /ɹɪvjˈuː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/revue
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 2. satirical entertainment

noun · CEFR C2 · Formal

a show that uses comedy and music to make fun of famous people or recent events.

For teachers: a theatrical production typically featuring satirical sketches regarding current fads, celebrities, or political events.

- The political revue mocked the latest decisions made by the government.
- The satirical revue was lauded by critics for its biting commentary on the social hypocrisies of the upper class.

## 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.

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