rehearsal

[ ri-hur-suhl ]

noun

1. a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc.:

   a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.

2. the act of rehearsing.
3. a repeating or relating:

   a rehearsal of grievances.

rehearsal

/ rɪˈhɜːsəl /

noun

1. a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance
2. the act of going through or recounting; recital

   rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation

3. in rehearsal
   being prepared for public performance

Other Words From

• prere·hearsal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rehearsal¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, rehearsal is from the Middle English word rehersaille. See rehearse, -al ²

Example Sentences

Sahar said she first heard Java’s name about 15 years ago, when a man at a rehearsal told her she reminded him of Java.

From Los Angeles Times

Bode and Slater then learned the moves over a few weeks of rehearsal, making changes as needed.

From Los Angeles Times

Celebrities have been outspoken about their treatment recently, and the show has put in place heightened welfare measures including chaperones in rehearsals.

From BBC

Nayfack: Our first rehearsal was on the day of the election.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had three or four days of rehearsal, but I was nervous,” says Rossellini, speaking at the Corinthia Hotel after the London Film Festival premiere of “Conclave” in October.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drill
• practice session
• reading
• recital
• tryout
• workout