noun
- plural of vaudeville; theatrical variety shows featuring multiple acts such as comedy, music, and dance
Usage: historical
Examples
- The old theater once hosted popular vaudevilles in the early 1900s.
- Many famous comedians got their start performing in vaudevilles.
- Vaudevilles were the primary form of entertainment before movies became popular.
- The museum has posters from various vaudevilles that toured the country.
- She studied the history of American vaudevilles for her thesis.
- Vaudevilles typically featured singers, dancers, and comedic acts.