noun

comedy

KAH-muh-dee/ˈkɑːmədi/

Entertainment or situations that amuse people.

Her comedy turns the frustrations of everyday life into laughter.

A diverse audience laughs at a lighthearted theater scene.

Etymology

Comedy probably traces to a “singer in the revels,” connecting it with festive performance. Its sense of an amusing play with a happy ending developed into the broader idea of entertainment intended to make people laugh.

In context

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we went to a comedy show last night and it was hilarious

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More examples

We watch a comedy whenever we need a good laugh.
He finds comedy in even the most frustrating situations.
The show mixes music and comedy to keep everyone entertained.

Forms

comedy · comedies

comedic adjective — Intended to entertain by making people laugh.

comedian noun — A performer who entertains by telling jokes.

Similar words

humor: Emphasizes the quality of being funny rather than entertainment itself.
farce: Uses exaggerated characters and absurd situations to provoke laughter.
satire: Uses humor to expose faults in people or institutions.