monologue
/ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/
noun
- A long speech by one person, especially in a play, movie, or performance.
- She practiced her monologue in front of the mirror every night.
- The actor's opening monologue set the mood for the entire play.
- The movie begins with a monologue by the main character about his childhood.
- A long period of talking by one person in a conversation, often preventing others from speaking.
- I tried to change the subject, but his monologue continued without pause.
- During the meeting, the manager went into a monologue that no one could interrupt.
- My uncle's monologue about fishing lasted the whole car ride.
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