opera

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒp.ər.ə/ or /ˈɒp.rə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑ.pər.ə/ or /ˈɑ.prə/

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Noun

Singular opera

Plural operas

1. (countable) An opera is a story told by actors singing instead of speaking, along with an orchestra.

   The couple dressed up to go hear their favorite opera at the theatre.