dramedy

noun

dra·​me·​dy ˈdrä-mə-dē How to pronounce dramedy (audio)
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments

Examples of dramedy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Better Call Saul, Odenkirk most recently exec produced and starred in the college-campus dramedy Lucky Hank, also for AMC. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2024 Originally scheduled for midnight ET on Thursday, June 27, the culinary dramedy’s third season will now release three hours earlier, at 9 pm ET on Wednesday, June 26. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 24 June 2024 In addition to Longoria, the ABC dramedy series originally starred Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Nicollette Sheridan as neighbors on a street with unexpected — and sometimes sinister — goings on. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 21 June 2024 The dramedy won an Emmy for outstanding choreography for scripted programming in 2020, and Levy was nominated for her titular role at the Golden Globes. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dramedy 

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Word History

Etymology

blend of drama and comedy

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dramedy was in 1978

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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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