Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vaudeville

noun

/ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/

Definition

A theatrical variety show that features a mixture of entertainment, including music, dance, comedy, and other performances.

Examples

She enjoyed watching the vaudeville performers at the local theater.
The vaudeville show included juggling, singing, and improvisational comedy.
Many famous comedians got their start in vaudeville before becoming movie stars.

Meaning

Vaudeville refers to a style of entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a series of separate, unrelated acts grouped together on a common bill.