dramedy

or dra·ma·dy

[ drah-muh-dee, dram-uh‐ ]
/ ˈdrɑ mə di, ˈdræm ə‐ /

noun, plural dra·me·dies.

a television program or series using both serious and comic subjects, usually without relying on conventional plots, laugh tracks, etc.

Origin of dramedy

blend of drama and comedy

Words nearby dramedy

dramatization, dramatize, dramaturge, dramaturgy, drambuie, dramedy, drammen, drammock, dramshop, drancy, drang

Example sentences from the Web for dramedy

  • The network has been pushing its specific brand of dramedy programming (and action-comedies).

    The Summer's Best TV |Jace Lacob |September 2, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for dramedy

dramedy
/ (ˈdrɑːmɪdɪ) /

noun plural -dies

a television or film drama in which there are important elements of comedy

Word Origin for dramedy

C20: from dram ( a) + ( com) edy