word
French
Business
overture
OH-ver-cher
ˈoʊvərtʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
overture
Dictionary meaning
An orchestral introduction to an opera or suite; an opening move or proposal.
History and origin
French — 'opening'.
Examples
- The merger talks began with a tentative overture from the smaller company.
Common mispronunciations
OH-ver-tyoorOH-ver-chur
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