1. plural of tableau; striking scenes or pictures, especially those created by people posing motionlessly
Usage: plural form
2. dramatic representations of scenes by silent and motionless costumed participants
Usage: theatrical

Examples

• The museum featured several historical tableaux depicting colonial life.
• Students created tableaux showing scenes from the novel.
• The Christmas pageant included beautiful tableaux of the nativity.
• Artists often use tableaux to recreate famous paintings with live models.
• The theater group performed tableaux vivants as part of their presentation.
• Each classroom door displayed tableaux representing different time periods.