drama

/ˈdɹɑːmə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dramas · dramata

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác phẩm kể chuyện bằng văn xuôi, được thể hiện bởi diễn viên

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Noun

Examples

The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác phẩm như vậy cho truyền hình, radio hoặc điện ảnh, thường không phải là hài kịch

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Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “drama” mean?

A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Is “drama” formal or informal?

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