repertory

noun

rep·​er·​to·​ry ˈre-pər-ˌtȯr-ē 

ˈre-pə-

plural repertories

1

: a place where something may be found : repository

2

a

: repertoire

b

: a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater

c

: a theater housing such a company

3

: the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company

acting in repertory

Examples of repertory in a Sentence

She acted in repertory for many years.

Recent Examples on the Web

Touring companies took ballet across the United States with mostly European traditions and repertory. —Meryl Cates, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025

Michael Schlesinger, a renowned repertory executive who worked at United Artists Classics, Paramount and Sony Repertory, died Jan. 9. —Matt Minton, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025

Michael Schlesinger, who for more than 25 years worked as a studio repertory executive for divisions at United Artists, Paramount and Sony as a champion of film classics and forgotten B-movies alike, has died. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025

Though his move to Los Angeles was intended to spark a creative career, his extensive knowledge of film led to a job with United Artists Classics in their repertory film division. —Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce — more at pare

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

repertory

noun

rep·​er·​to·​ry ˈrep-ə(r)-ˌtōr-ē 

-ˌtȯr-

plural repertories

1

: a place where something may be found

2

a

: repertoire

b

: a company that performs different plays or pieces in the course of a season

c

: a theater in which such a company performs