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Definition tableau in British English

tableau noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtæbləʊ/
1

an unusual or impressive scene that you remember for a long time

Example

The ceremony made a wonderful tableau.

Synonyms and related words
novelty curiosity happening
1.1

a painting of a group of people arranged in an interesting way

Synonyms and related words
abstract aquatint bas-relief
2

a form of silent theatre in which a group of actors stand or sit in certain positions to create a picture of a historical scene

Example

a tableau of Washington crossing the Delaware River

Synonyms and related words
adaptation allegory anecdote
Definition tableau in British English