Obie

American

[oh-bee] / ˈoʊ bi /

noun

one of a group of awards given annually, beginning in 1956, by New York City's The Village Voice newspaper for achievement in the off-Broadway theater.

Etymology

Origin of Obie

Pronunciation of OB, abbreviation of off Broadway

Example Sentences

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Roberts Blossom also won three Obie Awards for his off-Broadway work and performed on Broadway and TV and in many other films.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Victoria Wilson, who lives with daughter Crystal Wilson and grandson Obie in Hastings, said leaks caused their home to become damp.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

His dog Obie, a hound mix, lopes ahead, stopping to shove his snout under intriguing rocks and logs.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

I hear officer Obie gets mighty persnickety about that.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2023

And Obie was awaiting his chance to find out.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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