revue
UK[rɪˈvjuː]US[rɪˈvjuː]
n
a theatrical show consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, often satirizing current events or personalities.
Etymology
the english word 'revue' is a direct borrowing from the french word of the same spelling, meaning 'review'. in french, it originates from the feminine past participle of the verb 'revoir', meaning 'to see again'. this, in turn, derives from latin 'revidēre', a compound of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'vidēre' (to see). the theatrical sense developed in 19th-century france, where such shows were conceived as a 'review' or satirical look back at the events of the year, a meaning which was fully adopted into english.
Analysis
this word is a loanword from french. it is not productively formed from separable english morphemes and is therefore treated as a simplex unit.
Examples
the comedy troupe is famous for its annual political revue.
the revue featured witty songs about the latest social media trends.
she got her start in show business as a dancer in a broadway revue.