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re·vue
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rɪˈvyu
/
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noun
1.
a form of theatrical entertainment in
which
recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
2.
any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.
Also,
review.
Origin:
1870–75;
<
French:
review
Related forms
re·vu·ist,
noun
Can be confused:
review
,
revue
(see synonym note at
review
).
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World English Dictionary
revue
or
(
less commonly
)
review
(rɪˈvjuː)
—
n
a form of light entertainment consisting of a series of topical sketches, songs, dancing, comic turns, etc
[C20: from French; see
review
]
review
or
(
less commonly
)
review
—
n
[C20: from French; see
review
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Word Origin & History
revue
1872, "show presenting a review of current events," from Fr. revue, from M.Fr., lit. "survey" (see
review
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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