ALL meanings of drama
dra·ma
D d - noun drama a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play. 1
- noun drama the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation. 1
- noun drama the art dealing with the writing and production of plays. 1
- noun drama any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results: the drama of a murder trial. 1
- noun drama the quality of being dramatic. 1
- noun drama A play for theater, radio, or television. 1
- noun drama theatre 1
- noun drama school subject 1
- noun drama highly emotional events 1
- countable noun drama A drama is a serious play for the theatre, television, or radio. 0
- uncountable noun drama You use drama to refer to plays in general or to work that is connected with plays and the theatre, such as acting or producing. 0
- variable noun drama You can refer to a real situation which is exciting or distressing as drama. 0
- noun drama a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play 0
- noun drama the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage 0
- noun drama the art of the writing and production of plays 0
- noun drama a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent 0
- noun drama a literary composition that tells a story, usually of human conflict, by means of dialogue and action, to be performed by actors; play; now often specif., any play that is not a comedy 0
- noun drama the art or profession of writing, acting in, or producing plays 0
- noun drama plays collectively 0
- noun drama a series of events so interesting, vivid, etc. as to resemble those of a play 0
- noun drama the quality of being dramatic 0
- noun drama A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. 0
- noun drama Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy). 0
- noun drama Theatrical plays in general. 0
- noun drama A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play. 0
- noun drama (Slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering. 0