English Explanatory Dictionary

Macready pause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brief pause during the delivery of a speech in a play, to make the speaking seem more natural.

Word forms

Macready pause Macready pauses

Etymology

Named after William Macready (1793–1873), English actor.

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