improv

adjective

im·​prov ˈim-ˌpräv 

: of, relating to, or being improvisation and especially an improvised comedy routine

improv noun

Examples of improv in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Across Los Angeles, comedy mentors are using stand-up and improv to help young people find their voices, build confidence and connect with others. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Founder Hilari Holt launched the event in 2024 with an emphasis on giving Black performers more space to work across different forms of comedy, particularly improv. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

The film, eyeing a fall start, is Birbiglia’s first in a decade — coming on the heels of the ensemble improv troupe comedy Don’t Think Twice and his IFC Sundance prize-winner Sleepwalk with Me. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

He’d been involved in local theater, improv classes, and commercial spots. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for improvisation

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for improv

• mauve
• salve
• sauve
• slav
• suave