Exeunt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛksi.ənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exeunt is a noun meaning A stage direction for more than one actor to leave the stage.
Meaning
A stage direction for more than one actor to leave the stage.
More Meanings
- An act of one or more actors leaving the stage.
- (archaic, drama) They leave the stage (a stage direction to two or more actors, the plural counterpart of exit).
Example Sentences
On that dixit we exeunted.
Jane, Ursa, carrying Thomas, and Moss Bud start to exeunt.
undoubtedly the curtains closed at the exeunt of all the characters but one.
Get thee to bed, and rest; for thou hast need. [Exeunt Lady Capulet and Nurse.]
Word Forms
- exeunts
- exeunting
- exeunted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exit, exeat, get-out, departing, outflight, escape.
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