micro drama

A form of microdrama — A filming style characterized by close-up camera work focusing on the reactions of a single character.

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Meanings

nounmicro drama (countable and uncountable, plural micro dramas)

plural micro dramas

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of microdrama.
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    Micro dramas initially rose to prominence in China during the COVID pandemic, and by 2023, they grew to a $5 billion industry. […] He said the experience of watching a micro drama is different from sitting down to commit to watching a long film. […] With micro dramas taking off in the U.S., the companies behind them are exploring new ways to expand their reach.

    2025 March 19, Kristian Monroe, “Told one minute at a time, micro dramas are soap operas designed to fit in your hand”, in NPR, archived from the original on 09 Apr 2025
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APA

micro drama. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micro%20drama

MLA

“micro drama.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micro%20drama. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “micro drama,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/micro%20drama.

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