comedy

/ˈkɒmədi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: comedies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

a choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một bản hát choric để ăn mừng hoặc tiệc tùng, đặc biệt là ở Hy Lạp cổ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

a light, amusing play with a happy ending

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một vở kịch nhẹ, vui vẻ với kết thúc hạnh phúc

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Noun

Examples

A Midsummer Night's Dream is among Shakespeare's most famous comedies.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “comedy” mean?

a choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece

Is “comedy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.