improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv How to pronounce improv (audio)
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun

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Put on your detective – and immersive improv – hats to solve a murder mystery, all while tasting wines. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025 Orr avoided handheld coverage, which might be more ungainly, and an over-reliance on the tight shot-reverse shots sitcoms often employ to make sure that each improv riff gets captured. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2025 Aspiring speakers can also benefit from personal coaching, mentorship, speaking workshops, online courses and improv or acting classes to develop authenticity and poise. Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 One commonality many of you have is that improv/sketch background. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for improv

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of improv was in 1978

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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improv. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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