musicals
word · lemma: musical
Definition
Stage shows or movies that combine songs, music, and dance with a story. 'Musicals' is the plural form, referring to more than one show of this type.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural when talking about different shows: 'Broadway musicals.' Used in theater, film, and entertainment contexts. Not to be confused with 'musical' as meaning 'related to music'.
Spanish: musicalesPortuguese (BR): musicaisPortuguese (PT): musicaisChinese (Simplified): 音乐剧Chinese (Traditional): 音樂劇Hindi: म्यूज़िकल्सArabic: المسرحيات الموسيقيةBengali: মিউজিক্যাল - সংগীতনাট্যRussian: мюзиклыJapanese: ミュージカルVietnamese: nhạc kịchKorean: 뮤지컬Turkish: müzikalUrdu: موسیقی تھیٹرIndonesian: musikal
Example Sentences
My school puts on two musicals every year.
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Some musicals have become movies and won major awards.
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Tickets for popular musicals can sell out in minutes.
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Even if you’re not into theater, some musicals are hard to resist.
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I like watching musicals with my family.
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There are many famous musicals on Broadway.
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