drama · n
drama (EXCITEMENT)
B1 an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action
Dictionary examples:
Unexpected drama erupted when my cat decided to join the online meeting! (0.0)
The drama unfolded as my pants split during an important presentation! (0.0)
The office drama peaked when the boss's toupee flew off during a meeting. (0.0)
We had a little drama last night when the oil in the pan caught fire. (33.3)
There was a lot of drama in the courtroom. (53.2)
drama (THEATER)
B1 a play in a theater or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally
Dictionary examples:
The drama critic fell asleep during the play and woke up clapping! (0.0)
The drama teacher fainted when a student asked, 'Is Shakespeare on Instagram?' (0.0)
In our historical drama, someone's phone rang during the medieval battle scene! (0.0)
She's been in several television dramas. (18.0)
She studied English and drama in college. (23.3)
He's the drama critic for the Times. (34.2)