01 Word definition

burlesque

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Is BURLESQUE a word?

Yes. BURLESQUE is a 9-letter noun. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BURLESQUE?

B-U-R-L-E-S-Q-U-E

BURLESQUE contains 9 letters, begins with B, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

2noun

  1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Synonyms
parodylampoonspoofsendupsend-upmockery
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score20points
Words With Friends24points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BURLESQUE spelled?

B1U2R3L4E5S6Q7U8E9
Starts withBURFirst 3 letters
Ends withQUELast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats E, U
Vowel balance4 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About BURLESQUE.

How do you spell BURLESQUE?

BURLESQUE is spelled B-U-R-L-E-S-Q-U-E. It contains 9 letters.