Meaning of the word comedy in English

What does comedy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

comedy

US /ˈkɑː.mə.di/

UK /ˈkɒm.ə.di/

professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh

Example:

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The stand-up comedy show was hilarious.

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We watched a romantic comedy last night.

Synonym:

humor wit farce slapstick satire

a play, film, or television program that is intended to make people laugh

Example:

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His latest film is a hilarious comedy.

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The theater group is performing a classic comedy next month.

Synonym:

sitcom farce burlesque parody