charades
What is another word for charades? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A party game in which players act out words or phrases silently for others to guess.
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How to use charades
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play charades
a game of charades
Etymology
From French charade; the plural form became fixed as the name of the acting game.
Full origin of charades →Frequently asked questions
What does “charades” mean?
The word “charades” means a party game in which players act out words or phrases silently for others to guess. In plain terms, the classic silent guessing-and-acting party game.
How do you use “charades” in a sentence?
Here is “charades” used in a sentence: “We played charades after dinner and it got surprisingly competitive.”
What part of speech is “charades”?
“Charades” is a noun.
Where does the word “charades” come from?
The word “charades” comes from French. From French charade; the plural form became fixed as the name of the acting game.
