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Definition of cabaret

cabaret

/ˌkæb.əˈreɪ/
cab · a · ret
Plural:cabarets
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• noun

1

A form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama, typically held in a restaurant or nightclub while the audience sits at tables.

Example

"The performers staged a lively cabaret that blended satirical comedy with classic jazz numbers."

2

A nightclub, restaurant, or tavern that provides live musical or theatrical entertainment for patrons seated at tables.

Example

"After dinner, they walked down the boulevard to a historic cabaret known for its late-night singers."

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ca river
cab
cabana
cabaret
cabbage
cabbie
cabby

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French cabaret ('tavern'), from Old Picard cambert ('little room'), ultimately derived from Middle Dutch cambret, a diminutive of camere ('chamber' or 'room').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cabaret. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cabaret
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