improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv How to pronounce improv (audio)
Synonyms of improvnext
: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine
improv noun

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The actress was also part of an improv comedy troupe, Doin’ the Most Comedy, that performed weekly on YouTube and in-person around Los Angeles. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 His teacher advised him to check out the renowned improv troupe Second City. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Hiller, who is repped by Innovative Artists and Odenkirk Provissero Entertainment, met Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold in an improv group some 25 years ago. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Comedic actors are used to improv being a big part of their lives. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improv

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of improv was in 1978

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