repertory

noun

rep·​er·​to·​ry ˈre-pər-ˌtȯr-ē 

ˈre-pə-

plural repertories

1

: a place where something may be found : repository

2

a

: repertoire

b

: a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater

c

: a theater housing such a company

3

: the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company

acting in repertory

Examples of repertory in a Sentence

She acted in repertory for many years.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yang has been a repertory player on the long-running comedy program since season 47, and currently stars in the historic 50th season. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Just like her husband, whom Rowland met when the two were still students at New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the early 50s, the actress got her start in repertory theatre and the exploding medium of television, featuring in episodes of Top Secret and Goodyear Television Playhouse. —Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024

Trained as a repertory stage actor in an English system rooted in Shakespeare, Dame Maggie, who died Friday in London at 89, was groomed for versatility. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024

Back on the interview couch, though, Louis and Armand just want to talk about ancient infighting at the repertory company. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 16 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce — more at pare

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

repertory

noun

rep·​er·​to·​ry ˈrep-ə(r)-ˌtōr-ē 

-ˌtȯr-

plural repertories

1

: a place where something may be found

2

a

: repertoire

b

: a company that performs different plays or pieces in the course of a season

c

: a theater in which such a company performs