n.
Pronunciation: ' vo ̇ d-v ə l, ' väd-, ' v ō d-, - ˌ vil; ' vo ̇ -d ə -, ' vä-, ' v ō -
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French, popular satirical song, alteration of vaudevire, from vau-de-Vire valley of Vire, town in northwest France where such songs were composed
Date: 1827
1 : a light often comic theatrical piece frequently combining pantomime, dialogue, dancing, and song
2 : stage entertainment consisting of various acts (as performing animals, acrobats, comedians, dancers, or singers)
– vaude · vil · lian \ ˌ vo ̇ d- ' vil-y ə n, ˌ väd-, ˌ v ō d-; ˌ vo ̇ -d ə -, ˌ vä-, ˌ v ō - \ noun or adjective