A grotesque or comic piece of entertainment, spec. one intended to provide a counterpoint to a masque (cf. antimasque, n.). Obsolete.

In Indonesia (esp. Java) and Malaysia: a theatrical performance of mythological events employing puppets or human dancers; spec. = wayang kulit, n.

A genre of theatre, film, radio or television programmes, etc., designed to be entertaining rather than thought-provoking, and often incorporating…

A parody, a send-up. Also occasionally: a person who parodies or sends up. Frequently with of or (chiefly U.S.) on. Cf. sense A. 1 and to take off…

A spectacular theatrical production involving the representation of fairy scenes and characters.

The action or practice of giving theatrical performances on showboats (showboat, n. 1). Now historical.

An extremely funny play, film, or other entertainment.

= main sense.

An event or entertainment that takes place on ice, esp. one featuring theatrical performances by figure skaters. Also figurative.

Originally U.S. A largely improvised or spontaneous performance intended as artistic display, originating in the U.S. avant-garde of the late 1950s…

A novelty telegram or greetings message intended to entertain or embarrass the recipient, which is sent through a commercial agency and delivered…