the opera
noun
: an opera performance or opera performances
Have you ever been to the opera?
I enjoy going to the opera.
Examples of the opera in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are even dancers in the opera who surround Cleopatra, in choreography by Annie-B Parson.
—
Joshua Barone, New York Times, 12 May 2025
This, however, has not stopped Sam from listening to the opera on WQXR while his 91-year-old wife heads to the theater.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025
Another real-life character in the opera is now the President of the United States.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 10 May 2025
Williams is the second woman to lead the opera following Beth Hansen, who was executive director from 2018 to 2020.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the opera
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joshua Barone, New York Times, 12 May 2025
This, however, has not stopped Sam from listening to the opera on WQXR while his 91-year-old wife heads to the theater.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025
Another real-life character in the opera is now the President of the United States.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 10 May 2025
Williams is the second woman to lead the opera following Beth Hansen, who was executive director from 2018 to 2020.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the opera
Cite this Entry
“The opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20opera. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share