Rehearsal

/rɪˈhɜrsl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A practice session in preparation for a performance, such as a play, concert, or other event.

The cast gathered for their final rehearsal before opening night.

A trial performance of a play, concert, or other event.

They held a rehearsal to ensure everything was in place for the big show.

A mental or vocal exercise conducted to prepare for an event.

He did a rehearsal in his mind before the important presentation.

The act of rehearsing.

The rehearsal of the new symphony took longer than expected.

From Middle French 'rehearsal' and Latin 'rehersare', meaning to repeat or recite.

dress rehearsal

The final full rehearsal in costume, as if it were a performance.

rehearsal dinner

A dinner held for the wedding party and family the night before a wedding.

first rehearsal

The initial practice session for a performance, often when the cast first meets.

practice

The act of repeatedly doing something to improve skill.

performance

The act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.

presentation

A display or demonstration of information before an audience.

Run-through

Let's do a quick run-through before we perform.

Dry run

We need to do a dry run of the presentation to ensure it's perfect.