revue
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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.
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revue or (less commonly) review (rɪˈvjuː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a form of light entertainment consisting of a series of topical sketches, songs, dancing, comic turns, etc | |
| [C20: from French; see | |
| review or (less commonly) review | |
| —n | |
| [C20: from French; see | |
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Revue
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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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).
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Example sentences
Goldwyn's technique is to spin a revue: a slender thread of narrative linking a series of specialties.
It is not my intention to raise any critical comment on this revue.
One of the restaurants hosts a nightly musical revue.
The tongue-in-cheek revue also included dancing canoes and tabletop hockey players.
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