noun
Uncommon
monologue
MO-nuh-log
Monologue (noun) means a long speech delivered by one person, especially in a play, film, or performance. Example: “The actor delivered a powerful monologue in the final act.”
noun
1
A long speech delivered by one person, especially in a play, film, or performance.
"The actor delivered a powerful monologue in the final act."
"Late-night hosts open their shows with a comic monologue."
How to use monologue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long stretch of speech given by just one person, without back-and-forth conversation.
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Common pairings
deliver a monologue
opening monologue
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Word forms
- Plural
- monologues
- Third person singular
- monologues
- Past tense
- monologued
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Etymology
Borrowed from French monologue, modeled after "dialogue" and built from Greek roots meaning "single speech."
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What does “monologue” mean?
The word “monologue” means a long speech delivered by one person, especially in a play, film, or performance. In plain terms, a long stretch of speech given by just one person, without back-and-forth conversation.
How do you pronounce “monologue”?
“Monologue” is pronounced MO-nuh-log (/ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “monologue” in a sentence?
Here is “monologue” used in a sentence: “The actor delivered a powerful monologue in the final act.”
What part of speech is “monologue”?
“Monologue” is a noun.
Where does the word “monologue” come from?
The word “monologue” comes from French. Borrowed from French monologue, modeled after "dialogue" and built from Greek roots meaning "single speech.".
Is “monologue” a common word?
“Monologue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
