- a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
- the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.
- the art dealing with the writing and production of plays.
- any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results: the drama of a murder trial.
- the quality of being dramatic.
- a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play
- the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage
- the art of the writing and production of plays
- a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent
