Television Production Glossary

noun a person who receives or entertains other people as guests

verb to act as a host or hostess

• The host of the event greeted all the guests as they arrived.
• The party host made sure everyone had a drink in hand.
• The Airbnb host was super cool and gave us great recommendations for things to do in the city.
• The tree served as a host for many different types of birds, providing shelter and a place to nest.

noun a pause or break in an activity or event, typically a performance or movie

• During the intermission, guests are welcome to visit the concession stand.
• Let's grab some snacks during the intermission.
• I always use the intermission to stretch my legs.
• Taking a break can be seen as an intermission in the day's activities.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the exaggerated or artificial behavior of a stage performer

• The actor's stagy performance was met with mixed reviews from the critics.
• I thought the play was a bit too stagy for my taste.
• The movie was so stagy, it felt like a high school production.
• Her exaggerated gestures made her seem stagy and insincere.

noun a social or religious event or gathering

adjective relating to a social or religious event or gathering

• The acara will be held at the convention center next month.
• Are you going to the acara this weekend?
• I heard the acara is gonna be lit!
• The acara was a whirlwind of excitement and activity.

adjective resembling or characteristic of an actor; theatrical or dramatic in behavior or appearance

• His actorish mannerisms made him stand out in the audition.
• She always acts so actorish whenever she's around a camera.
• I can't stand his overly actorish behavior on set.
• Her smile had an actorish quality to it, as if she was always putting on a performance.