Definition of Vaudeville

a type of theatre entertainment in the 19th and 20th centuries, consisting of short performances by dancers, singers, and comedians

Examples of Vaudeville in a sentence

Singers, dancers, and jugglers stood by and prepared to perform their vaudeville acts.  🔊

For several decades, the vaudeville comedian performed in front of sold-out crowds.  🔊

The vaudeville show contained a variety of entertainers including a cowboy comedian and Latin dancer.  🔊

Because there were so many different acts, the vaudeville show attracted people from all around the U.S.  🔊

As a vaudeville entertainment family, the Andersons learned to do many types of acts and routines.  🔊

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