Definition of Coup de théâtre

1. Noun. A dramatic surprise.

Generic synonyms: Surprise

2. Noun. A sensational bit of stagecraft.
Generic synonyms: Stagecraft
Group relationships: Production

3. Noun. A highly successful theatrical production.
Generic synonyms: Staging, Theatrical Production

Definition of Coup de théâtre

1. Noun. A sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor. ¹

2. Noun. A theatrical trick or gesture, something staged for dramatic effect. ¹

3. Noun. (alternative spelling of coup de théâtre) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coup De Théâtre

coup
coup d'arret
coup d'etat
coup d'oeil
coup d'œil
coup d'état
coup d'états
coup de force
coup de foudre
coup de grace
coup de grâce
coup de main
coup de maitre
coup de sabre
coup de theatre
coup de théâtre
coup injury of brain
coup stick
coup sticks
coupage
coupe
couped
coupee
coupees
coupelike
couper
coupers
coupes
couping
coupla

Literary usage of Coup de théâtre

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Record of the Boston Stage by William Warland Clapp (1853)
"Proposed Launch of the Frigate Constitution, and a Managerial Coup de Theatre.—A Patriotic Song. —• .Destruction of the Federal Street Theatre by Fire. ..."

2. Biographical and Critical Essays: Reprinted from Reviews, with Additions and by Abraham Hayward (1873)
"... such a coup de theatre would hardly have been hazarded if Richard either presented no resemblance or a miniature and caricature one of his father. ..."

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