revue

noun

re·​vue ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce revue (audio)
: a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances

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Listen to this article Richard Maltby Jr. has a magical knack for revues, many geared around the work of pop culture icons. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025 Born July 24, 1936, in Westerly, Rhode Island, Buzzi began performing in musical and comedy revues during her college years. Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 May 2025 At the time, Phillip was managing an all-male revue. Essence, 12 May 2025 Thanks to Fallon’s boost and Rateliff’s musical and physical makeover (imagine a member of the Band sitting in on a soul revue), Rateliff suddenly achieved liftoff. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for revue

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French reveue review — more at review

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revue was in 1872

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“Revue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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revue

noun
re·​vue ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce revue (audio)
: a theatrical entertainment consisting usually of brief and often funny sketches and songs

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