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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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 The artists get the improv prompts and have 60 seconds to draw them. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 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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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improv. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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