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operetta

noun

/ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

Meaning

a short opera with light and humorous themes

The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.

light opera, musical play, comic opera

tragedy, serious drama

famous operetta, comic operetta, stage operetta

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

a container specifically used for storing or serving milk

A person or thing that precipitates an event or causes change or action.

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; conservation and protection.