improv
adjective
im·prov ˈim-ˌpräv 
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Kallenborn, in his fourth year at Oak Lawn Community High School, curated and participated in a number of panels throughout the weekend at C2E2, including an improv workshop on Friday. 
Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 During his short stint on the program, the comedian and writer from L.A. and Texas played standout characters such as improv artist Angelo and stand-up robot Laughingtosh 3000. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Mystery Switch & Friends is another improv comedy show with a twist at the Sea Tea Comedy Theater. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2022 Other events include performances from improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight, virtual reality and console gaming exhibits, an escape room and an Easter egg hunt. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2022 Iridium Nights is an improv jazz session that started in June of 2021 (and takes place on the first Friday of each month at the Clementine McDuff Elks Lodge #598). San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 This first post-pandemic show also has an ordinary improv game far too early in its running order: the cast loses the chance there to assert its own identities. Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2021 Key was one of Robinson’s first improv teachers at the Second City Detroit. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 July 2021 Her improv performance was a bust, as was the disco-mentary challenge. Paul Mccallion, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2021 See More
Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 During his short stint on the program, the comedian and writer from L.A. and Texas played standout characters such as improv artist Angelo and stand-up robot Laughingtosh 3000. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Mystery Switch & Friends is another improv comedy show with a twist at the Sea Tea Comedy Theater. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2022 Other events include performances from improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight, virtual reality and console gaming exhibits, an escape room and an Easter egg hunt. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2022 Iridium Nights is an improv jazz session that started in June of 2021 (and takes place on the first Friday of each month at the Clementine McDuff Elks Lodge #598). San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 This first post-pandemic show also has an ordinary improv game far too early in its running order: the cast loses the chance there to assert its own identities. Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2021 Key was one of Robinson’s first improv teachers at the Second City Detroit. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 July 2021 Her improv performance was a bust, as was the disco-mentary challenge. Paul Mccallion, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
short for improvisation
First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above
improvs
noun
as in improvisations
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation the performance features a two-minute improv as well as scripted segments Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- improvisations
- impromptus
- ad-libs
- innovations
- extemporizations
- inventions
- concoctions
- contrivances
- wrinkles
- creations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bits
- routines
- drills