CultureJuly 18, 2026

cabaret

/ˈkæbəreɪ/

Definition

A form of entertainment featuring music, dance, and song, typically performed in a restaurant or nightclub setting where the audience is seated at tables.

Etymology

The word comes from the Middle French 'cambret,' meaning a small room or hut. It eventually evolved in French to describe a drinking establishment, and by the late 19th century, it was adopted into English to refer specifically to establishments featuring live variety shows.

In the news

The term is used here to describe a live jazz performance event titled 'La Fête Zazou,' which pairs musical entertainment with a French culinary experience.

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