revue

or re·view

[ ri-vyoo ]
/ rɪˈvyu /
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noun

a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.

Origin of revue

1870–75; < French: review

OTHER WORDS FROM revue

re·vu·ist, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH revue

review revue (see synonym study at review)

Words nearby revue

revolving charge account, revolving credit, revolving door, revolving fund, revolving stage, revue, revulsant, revulsed, revulsion, revulsive, rewa-rewa

Words related to revue

play, concert, show, dance, appearance, drama, production, behavior, act, portrayal, presentation, display, opera, spoof, travesty, farce, cabaret, extravaganza, set, interpretation

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British Dictionary definitions for revue

revue

less commonly review

/ (rɪˈvjuː) /

noun

a form of light entertainment consisting of a series of topical sketches, songs, dancing, comic turns, etc

Word Origin for revue

C20: from French; see review