drama
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
Noun 4 meanings
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
“The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.”
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
Theatrical plays in general.
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
“After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.”
Etymology
From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.
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DRAMA at a glance
DRAMA has 5 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (D 2 + R 1 + A 1 + M 3 + A 1) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,097 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with drama
All rhymes- MAMA8
- PANAMA10
- LAMA6
- PANORAMA12
- SAMA6
- MELODRAMA14
- LLAMA7
- PAJAMA17
- KAMA10
- GAMA7
- DIORAMA10
- PYJAMA20
One letter away
- GRAMA8
- DRAMS8
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