Noun
stand-up comedy (uncountable)
comedy performed on stage by a single comedian.
While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously. Tim Allen
I'm a comedian, for God's sake. Viewers shouldn't trust me. And you know what? They're hip enough to know they shouldn't trust me. I'm just doing stand-up comedy. Dennis Miller
Stand-up comedy is an art form and it dies unless you expand it. Sam Kinison
On MySpace ... the whole demographic of the stand-up comedy fan has changed. It's like an indie band thing. People think they've discovered you. Jim Gaffigan
You know, stand-up comedy is where I pretty much started out. Brion James
Stand-up comedy is the most relaxing thing I do. If I want to unwind and de-stress, I go out and do stand-up, often several shows in a night. Dave Attell