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