as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a singing superstar who got her start singing in the cabarets of New York City
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Recent Examples of cabaret
One questionable instance in the initial claim was that Lizzo strongly urged for her dancers to attend a cabaret show in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and engage with the nude performers.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
His best friend Lea Michele was front and center at the cabaret tables on the floor of the intimate theater—renovated to look like a luxe nightclub—before dancing with Groff during his curtain call.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Hamilton said he was inspired by legendary cabaret performer Bobby Short.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
The diverse and lively crowds on Duval Street are legendary, as are the drag shows at Aqua Bar & Nightclub, 801 Bourbon Bar and La Te Da, known for its nightly cabaret show.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
His best friend Lea Michele was front and center at the cabaret tables on the floor of the intimate theater—renovated to look like a luxe nightclub—before dancing with Groff during his curtain call.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Hamilton said he was inspired by legendary cabaret performer Bobby Short.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
The diverse and lively crowds on Duval Street are legendary, as are the drag shows at Aqua Bar & Nightclub, 801 Bourbon Bar and La Te Da, known for its nightly cabaret show.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabaret
Noun
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The New York artist was thrown out of a Florida nightclub and detained this weekend after an altercation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Ousmane Dembele returned to the club's lineup in the second half of their win over Inter Miami.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Cabaret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabaret. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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