opera — meaning in English

English meaning

• opera noun A theatrical work in which the story is told mainly through singing, with orchestral music.
• work noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.

Senses

opera is used for these senses in English:

• oeuvre A work of art, music or literature.
• opera (music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
• work (countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production; a creative work.

opera — full definition

1. noun A theatrical work in which the story is told mainly through singing, with orchestral music.
2. noun A building where such performances are staged; an opera house.

work — full definition

1. noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
2. noun Effort put into a task, especially something demanding or difficult.
3. noun Something produced through creative or intellectual effort, such as a book, painting, or piece of music.
4. verb To do a job or perform labor.
5. verb To function properly or have the intended effect.

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