English Word · Advanced
farce
comedy of absurd situations
Pronunciation: /fɑːs/
Meaning
Comedy that makes people laugh through exaggerated characters and unlikely situations.
Example
The play became a farce when everyone hid in the same cupboard.
The play became a farce when everyone hid in the same cupboard.
Practice tips
- Practice farce out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.