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Performances A series of actions or events put on for an audience, often with the intention of entertaining. ■ The actor gave a hilarious performance in the stand-up comedy show. He had everyone laughing out loud!
auditorium A large room or building with a high ceiling, used for performances and meetings. ■ "The auditorium was filled to capacity as the symphony orchestra took the stage.
Carmen A type of Spanish flamenco dancer who is known for her passionate and fiery performances. She often wears brightly colored dresses and castanets. ■The audience couldn't get enough of the Carmen's electrifying dance moves.
carnival A large, typically noisy and crowded public festival with various games, attractions, and performances. ■ "The carnival was a wild ride of laughter, excitement, and cotton candy."
liven To make something more exciting or interesting by adding energy or activity. ■ The band always liven up the crowd with their high-energy performances.
Repertoire A collection of jokes, songs, dances, and other performances that a person or group knows how to do. ■ "John's repertoire includes over 50 different magic tricks, but his most impressive trick is making his pet rabbit disappear."
Theater A place where plays, movies, and other performances are shown. ■ I went to the theater last night to watch a funny play called "The Laughing Gas."
Theaters A place where people go to watch movies, plays or other performances. ■ She forgot her wallet at the theater and had to beg for spare change from the ushers to get home.
blessed Something or someone that is so lucky, it could only happen by divine intervention. ■ She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and the ability to make people laugh. She quickly became known as "the laughing angel" at all her performances.
cam A device used to capture images and videos of people or objects. ■ She accidentally left her camera at home and missed the big game. An acronym for "Computer Assisted Manufacturing," referring to the use of computers in the production process. ■ The company's adoption of CAM technology revolutionized their manufacturing processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective., A slang term for "camera," often used to refer to a person who is observing or recording something without permission. ■ "I hate it when people use their cams to record my performances without asking."
eminent Being extremely good, skilled or talented., Having great knowledge, experience or authority in a particular field., Being highly respected and admired by others. ■ "John is an eminent musician and has won numerous awards for his performances.", "The eminent chef is known for her innovative and delicious dishes.", "The eminent scientist has made groundbreaking discoveries in her field and is widely regarded as a pioneer."
eyre A device used to make one's eyes look larger and more expressive. It is often used by actors in stage performances. ■ "The eyre was a game-changer for my acting career - it really helped me sell that sad scene!"
Fade To gradually become less intense, usually in color or light. ■ "The sun began to fade as it set behind the horizon, casting a warm glow over everything it touched."; To lose interest or enthusiasm in something, often due to lack of excitement or excitement. ■ "After listening to her friend's long and boring story about their cat, Sarah started to fade and checked her phone instead."; To become less attractive or desirable, usually due to age or weariness. ■ "The once beautiful actress had faded over time, but still had a certain charm that shone through in her performances."; To be unsuccessful or fail to achieve one's goals. ■ "After numerous failed attempts at winning the lottery, John decided it was time to fade and accept that he would never be a millionaire."
pageant A theatrical performance in which a large number of people dressed in elaborate costumes and wigs participate, typically as representatives of different countries or cultures. ■ "The Great British Pageant of 2021 featured performances from every corner of the kingdom, including Scotland's famous bagpipe dancers and Wales' energetic Welsh drag queens."
Playhouse A building or structure used for playing theatrical performances. ■ The playhouse on Main Street was a beloved landmark in the town, but it was also home to some of the most bizarre acts I've ever seen. One night, I went to see "The Great Yarn Ballerina" and she was literally dancing with giant balls of yarn! It was a wild ride.