drama

[ drah-muh, dram-uh ]

noun

1. a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
2. the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.
3. the art dealing with the writing and production of plays.
4. any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results:

   the drama of a murder trial.

5. the quality of being dramatic.

drama

/ ˈdrɑːmə /

noun

1. a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play
2. the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage
3. the art of the writing and production of plays
4. a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent

Other Words From

• mini·drama noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of drama¹

First recorded in 1505–15; from Late Latin, from Greek drâma “action (of a play),” from drá(ein), drâ(n) “to act, do” + -ma, noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of drama¹

C17: from Late Latin: a play, from Greek: something performed, from drān to do

Example Sentences

Even before the season started, they were embroiled in drama.

From BBC

It’s this epic World War II drama, and she plays a young mother struggling to reunite with her young son.

From Los Angeles Times

The other Top 5 slots go to “Blitz” and the Munich Olympics drama “September 5.”

From Los Angeles Times

The score roils with melodic drama in the film’s prologue, which vibrantly depicts a tense heist to steal the titular piano under the cover of darkness and a Fourth of July fireworks show in Mississippi.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael McConville has said that the portrayal of his mother's murder and secret burial by the IRA in a new Disney drama is "horrendous" and "cruel".

From BBC

Related Words

• comedy
• farce
• melodrama
• play
• production
• scene
• show
• theater
• tragedy