drama: meaning and words from its letters
5 letters · 8 letter points · starts with D · ends with A
Meaning of drama
noun
- countable
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
Example: The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
- countable
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
- uncountable
Theatrical plays in general.
- countable, uncountable
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
Example: After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
Listed forms: dramas, dramata.
Source: Wiktionary — drama.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for drama.
noun
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
- play
- dramatic play
noun
an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
- dramatic event
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is drama in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of drama
D(2) + R(1) + A(1) + M(3) + A(1) = 8 points.
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Anagrams of drama
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from drama
14 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in drama. Showing up to 24, longest first.