Stand-up comedy, also known as stand-up, is a form of performance comedy that involves a solo comedian standing on stage and delivering a monologue to an audience. While the term "stand-up comedy" is the most commonly used, there are several synonyms that describe this type of comedy. These include one-person show, solo comedy, stand-up act, comedy routine, comic monologue, and comic stand-up. Each of these synonyms emphasizes a specific aspect of the performance, but they all refer to the same type of comedy. Stand-up comedians often use observational humor, satire, irony, and sarcasm to entertain their audience and make them laugh.