noun

opry

OP-ree

Opry (noun) means a folksy or dialectal way of saying "opera"; also, a venue that hosts country or folk music shows. Example: “The old opry house downtown still hosts weekend bluegrass nights.”

noun

A folksy or dialectal way of saying "opera"; also, a venue that hosts country or folk music shows.

"The old opry house downtown still hosts weekend bluegrass nights."

How to use opry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA country/folk-music word for opera or a music hall — most familiar from the Grand Ole Opry.

Word forms

opries plural

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What does “opry” mean?

The word “opry” means a folksy or dialectal way of saying "opera"; also, a venue that hosts country or folk music shows. In plain terms, a country/folk-music word for opera or a music hall — most familiar from the Grand Ole Opry.

How do you pronounce “opry”?

“Opry” is pronounced OP-ree (/ˈɒpɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “opry” in a sentence?

Here is “opry” used in a sentence: “The old opry house downtown still hosts weekend bluegrass nights.”

What part of speech is “opry”?

“Opry” is a noun.