drama

Universal Words noun 1 [C] a play for the theatre, television or radio: a costume / historical drama 2 [U] plays considered as a form of literature: classical / Elizabethan / modern drama * a drama critic * a drama student * I studied English and Drama at college. 3 [C] an exciting event: A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes. 4 [U,C] excitement: You couldn't help being thrilled by the drama of the situation. IDIOMS make a drama out of sth to make a small problem or event seem more important or serious than it really is