Definition of comedies:
(n) :
(countable, drama) a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
(n) :
(uncountable) entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance
(n) :
(countable) a light, amusing play with a happy ending
(n) :
(drama) the genre of such works
(n) :
(countable, Medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy)
(n) :
(countable) a humorous event