Vaudeville (noun)

1. A type of entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, typically consisting of a series of short acts such as singing, dancing, and comedy.
2. A type of musical or variety show featuring a mix of songs, skits, and acrobatics.
3. A light-hearted musical entertainment or revue consisting of a series of short acts.

Origin:

Late 19th century: named after the town of vaudeville near beauvais, france, where a popular form of entertainment was held in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The vaudeville was a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century.
2. The vaudeville featured singers, dancers, and comedians.
3. The vaudeville was a mix of music, comedy, and acrobatics.
4. The vaudeville was a light-hearted and entertaining show.
5. The vaudeville was a form of musical variety show.