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plural dramas or dramata
(countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue examples
(countable) Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy. examples
(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general. examples
(uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play. quotations examples
Thais have been gripped by the two-week drama unfolding at the Tham Luang cave system, and took to social media Sunday as rescue efforts unfolded.
2018 July 8, Euan McKirdy, Hilary Whiteman, “Thai cave rescue: Divers enter cave to free boys”, in edition.cnn.com, CNN, retrieved 2018-07-08
(slang) (uncountable) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.