Vaudeville

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

Definitions of vaudeville

noun a type of entertainment popular chiefly in the US in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy and song and dance

Example Sentences

A1 Vaudeville shows were popular entertainment in the early 20th century.

A2 Many famous comedians got their start performing in vaudeville theaters.

B1 Vaudeville acts often included singing, dancing, and comedy routines.

B2 The decline of vaudeville was due to the rise of motion pictures and radio.

C1 Vaudeville was a diverse form of entertainment that showcased a variety of talents.

C2 Some vaudeville performers became household names and achieved great success in show business.

Examples of vaudeville in a Sentence

formal Vaudeville was a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century.

informal I heard they're bringing back vaudeville acts at the old theater downtown.

slang Vaudeville shows were the bomb back in the day.

figurative His storytelling had a vaudeville-like quality, full of humor and exaggeration.

Grammatical Forms of vaudeville

• past tense: vaudevilled
• plural: vaudevilles
• comparative: more vaudeville
• superlative: most vaudeville
• present tense: vaudevilles
• future tense: will vaudeville
• perfect tense: have vaudevilled
• continuous tense: is vaudevilling
• singular: vaudeville
• positive degree: vaudeville
• infinitive: to vaudeville
• gerund: vaudevilling
• participle: vaudevilling

Origin and Evolution of vaudeville

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'vaudeville' originated from the French phrase 'voix de ville' which means 'voice of the city'. It was originally used to refer to popular songs and performances in France.

Evolution of the word: Over time, vaudeville evolved to become a form of variety entertainment that included comedy sketches, music, dance, and other acts. It became popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before declining in the early 20th century with the rise of other forms of entertainment.