light and humorous drama with a happy ending
"We spent the evening watching a classic comedy that left us laughing until our sides hurt before the curtain fell on a joyful reunion."
A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.
"The ancient chorus performed a lively comedy to celebrate the harvest festival under the bright moonlight."
In plain English: Comedy is a type of entertainment that makes people laugh through funny situations and jokes.
"We watched a funny comedy movie last night."
Usage: In modern usage, comedy refers to a humorous drama or film intended to amuse rather than provoke serious thought. Do not confuse this contemporary meaning with the ancient Greek definition of a celebratory choric song.
The word comedy entered English via Middle French and Latin from the Ancient Greek kōmōidía. It originally combined words meaning "revel" or "carousing" with a term for "song," referring to plays performed during festive celebrations.