noun
Uncommon
rehearsing
Rehearsing (noun) means the act of practising a performance, speech, or routine ahead of time. Example: “The cast spent three weeks rehearsing before opening night.”
noun
1
The act of practising a performance, speech, or routine ahead of time.
"The cast spent three weeks rehearsing before opening night."
"She kept rehearsing her apology in her head on the way over."
How to use rehearsing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPractising something — a play, a speech, a piece of music — until it's ready to be performed for real.
Common pairings
rehearsing a scene
rehearsing lines
rehearsing for the show
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Word forms
- Plural
- rehearsings
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The cast spent three weeks _____ before opening night.
Frequently asked questions
What does “rehearsing” mean?
The word “rehearsing” means the act of practising a performance, speech, or routine ahead of time. In plain terms, practising something — a play, a speech, a piece of music — until it's ready to be performed for real.
How do you use “rehearsing” in a sentence?
Here is “rehearsing” used in a sentence: “The cast spent three weeks rehearsing before opening night.”
What part of speech is “rehearsing”?
“Rehearsing” is a noun.
Is “rehearsing” a common word?
“Rehearsing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
