comedy

noun

ˈkä-mə-dē How to pronounce comedy (audio)
Definition of comedynext
1
as in humor
humorous entertainment presented a night of comedy as part of the weeklong celebrations

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2
as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something I just don't see the comedy in someone flunking a driving test that they really needed to pass

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Recent Examples of comedy Check it out… ‘Will Cain Country' explores culture, sports, and comedy with Tim Young. — FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Wiseman spent 10 years at Netflix as VP of original series and head of comedy, working closely with Holland there as an early hire just as the streamer was ramping up its original offerings back in 2014. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Amid a shrinking comedy space with few opportunities, the duo are looking to create one for themselves following the example of comedian Shane Gillis who also shot a six-episode season of his comedy Tiers independently before selling it to Netflix. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Knowing Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos’ strong affinity for Bamford’s comedy, Apatow figured that would happen. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comedy
  1. humor
  2. irony
  3. satire
Noun
  • Some participants appreciate the light-hearted and good-natured humor, expressing gratitude and finding it timely and amusing.
    — Edith Pritchett, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Noah’s warmth, humor and unwavering support for Joanne drew me back into the character’s world, even if my feelings about Brody’s public statements remained unchanged.
    — Yael Buechler, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of humor
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  • Maybe not laugh-out-loud humor, though that’s there, but other forms of humor like wit, deadpan, understatement, exaggeration, recognition, irony.
    — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The irony of Nordic wellness being the hottest lifestyle trend at the moment isn’t lost on Presnal, who grew up in the Turku archipelago surrounded by bays and lush forests.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of irony
Noun
  • But the director’s crowd-pleasing instincts had devolved into cutesy self-congratulation by the time his wildly overpraised, Holocaust-trivializing satire Jojo Rabbit came along.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Her songs embrace a wide range of moods and emotions, from unique takes on relationships to political satire.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of satire

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“Comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comedy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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