drama

/ˈdrɑːmə/
noun
  1. A play for theater, television, or radio, or a movie that tells a serious story.
    • She wrote a drama about a family during the war.
    • The school performed a drama based on a classic novel.
    • He starred in a historical drama on television.
  2. An exciting, emotional, or unexpected event or situation.
    • She loves creating drama over small problems.
    • There was a lot of drama at the office when the boss resigned.
    • The final game was full of drama and suspense.
  3. The art or study of writing, acting in, or producing plays.
    • She studied drama at the university.
    • The drama department put on three shows this year.
    • He has a degree in drama and theater arts.
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