Coup De Theatre (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A dramatic surprise.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Meaning ²

A sensational bit of stagecraft.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The play ended with a dramatic coup de théâtre as the actress revealed the shocking truth.
• The use of a coup de théâtre in the performance added an exciting element of surprise.
• The sudden appearance of the ghost was a brilliant coup de théâtre that left the audience gasping.
• The coup de théâtre at the end of the second act was so shocking that it left the audience reeling.
• The clever coup de théâtre involving the twins was a highlight of the production.

Meaning ³

A highly successful theatrical production.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Staging