monologue monologue /ˈmɑːnəˌlɔg/

noun

1. () Speech you make to yourself  ( soliloquy , monolog [American] , monologue )
   speech you make to yourself
   
2. A (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor  ( monologue , monolog [American] )
   a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor
   
3. A long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)  ( monologue , monolog [American] )
   a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)