improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv How to pronounce improv (audio)
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun

Examples of improv in a Sentence

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Brother Jim Belushi appears with his improv sketch pals the Board of Comedy at Ridgefield Playhouse. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025 These shows are led by a cast of improv comedians, leading into the various personalities’ wit and humor over scripted jokes. Sara Belcher, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 Laugh the night away to a list of improv jokes from comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. Alexis Clinton, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 This is an excellent time to explore your playful side — take an improv class, try painting or do something purely for fun. Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for improv 

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of improv was in 1978

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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improv. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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