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cabaret

The final t is silent.
Verified Arts & entertainment French in English
cabaret
cabaret

Definition

Entertainment with music and performances in an intimate venue.

From French cabaret.

Merriam-Webster records 1655 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The hotel hosted a late-night cabaret.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabaret

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