Tableau

Pronunciation: /tæˈbloʊ/

Definitions of tableau

noun a representation of a scene or story in art

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful tableau of flowers at the park.

A2 The artist created a stunning tableau of dancers on stage.

B1 The museum featured an impressive tableau depicting historical events.

B2 The tableau of the city skyline was breathtaking from the rooftop bar.

C1 The director carefully orchestrated the tableau of actors for the opening scene.

C2 The tableau of the royal family at the palace was a popular attraction for tourists.

Examples of tableau in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully arranged the objects in a tableau before beginning to paint.

informal She set up a really cool tableau for the party with fairy lights and candles.

slang Check out the tableau they put together for the event, it's lit!

figurative The diverse group of individuals at the meeting created a tableau of different perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of tableau

• past tense: tableaued
• plural: tableaus
• comparative: more tableau
• superlative: most tableau
• present tense: tableaus
• future tense: will tableau
• perfect tense: have tableaued
• continuous tense: is tableauing
• singular: tableau
• positive degree: tableau
• infinitive: to tableau
• gerund: tableauing
• participle: tableaued

Origin and Evolution of tableau

First Known Use: 1674 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'tableau' originated from the French language, derived from the Old French word 'tablel' meaning 'picture' or 'painting'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a picturesque representation or scene, the meaning of 'tableau' has evolved to also encompass a striking or dramatic arrangement of people or objects, often used in a theatrical or artistic context.