noun
Uncommon
cabaret
ka-buh-RAY
Cabaret (noun) means Live entertainment performed in a restaurant or club, typically featuring music, song, and dance. Example: “They watched a cabaret show over dinner in Paris.”
noun
1
Live entertainment performed in a restaurant or club, typically featuring music, song, and dance.
"They watched a cabaret show over dinner in Paris."
2
The venue where such entertainment takes place.
"The cabaret was packed for the midnight performance."
How to use cabaret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of live nightclub entertainment mixing music and performance, or the venue that hosts it.
Common pairings
a cabaret show
cabaret singer
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- cabarets
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Etymology
Borrowed from French cabaret, originally meaning a small tavern or inn.
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What does “cabaret” mean?
The word “cabaret” means live entertainment performed in a restaurant or club, typically featuring music, song, and dance. In plain terms, a style of live nightclub entertainment mixing music and performance, or the venue that hosts it.
How do you pronounce “cabaret”?
“Cabaret” is pronounced ka-buh-RAY (/kæbəˈɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cabaret” in a sentence?
Here is “cabaret” used in a sentence: “They watched a cabaret show over dinner in Paris.”
What part of speech is “cabaret”?
“Cabaret” is a noun.
Where does the word “cabaret” come from?
The word “cabaret” comes from French. Borrowed from French cabaret, originally meaning a small tavern or inn.
Is “cabaret” a common word?
“Cabaret” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cabaret” have?
“Cabaret” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: live entertainment performed in a restaurant or club, typically featuring music, song, and dance.
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