- drama
- dra|maW3 [ˈdra:mə US ˈdra:mə, ˈdræmə] n[Date: 1500-1600; : Late Latin; Origin: Greek, 'action, theater plays', from dran 'to do']1.) [U and C]a play for the theatre, television, radio etc, usually a serious one, or plays in general→↑comedy▪ the great traditions of ancient Greek dramaa TV/television/radio drama▪ the award-winning TV drama 'Prime Suspect'▪ a new drama series for Saturday nights▪ a drama critic▪ a courtroom drama (=one that takes place in a court of law)▪ a lavish costume drama (=one about events in a past century)▪ He plays a Russian spy in the comedy drama 'Sleepers'.2.) [U]acting - used when talking about it as a subject to study or teach▪ young actors coming out of drama school▪ our drama teacher3.) [U and C]an exciting event or set of events, or the quality of being exciting▪ Maggie's life is always full of drama.▪ accidents, burst pipes, and other domestic dramas▪ a night of high drama (=very exciting events)▪ the drama of the moment4.) make a drama out of sthto become upset about a small problem and make it seem worse than it really is▪ Brian always makes such a drama out of everything.5.) drama queena woman or ↑homosexual man who tends to behave as if situations are worse than they really are - used to show disapproval
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.