charades

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a game of word guessing played by acting out words or phrases (plural of charade)

Phrases & Collocations

play charades

acting out charades

charades party

Example Sentences

playing charades at the party

charades is a popular party game

acting out charades with friends

guessing the charades correctly

charades requires creativity and teamwork

charades can be a fun way to break the ice

charades is a classic game for all ages

charades involves non-verbal communication

charades challenges players to act out words or phrases

charades tests your acting skills and creativity

Real-world Examples

So where's Lynette? She's usually your charades M.V.P.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

Do you know how to play charades?

Source: Travel Across America

I twisted my ankle playing running charades, but you two should get ready for dance class.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Aren't you a little over dressed for charades?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

And thank you for our new charade of a family.

Source: American Horror Story Season 1

Don't call me in here to be part of your charades again.

Source: Go blank axis version

What are we gonna do, play charades? - What are we waiting for?

Source: Go blank axis version

Why can't you be this fast when I'm your charades partner?

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Aw! You have to come. You're the best charades player I know.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

These ornate masquerades and charades that are part of his complexity reveal something about his identity.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

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