greenroom

[ green-room, -room ]

/ ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

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noun

a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc.

Origin of greenroom

1695–1705; green + room, probably so called because originally painted green

Words nearby greenroom

green power, green revolution, Green River, Green River ordinance, green roof, greenroom, green run, greensand, greensand process, Greensboro, Greensburg

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Example sentences from the Web for greenroom

His presence in the manager's box had been noticed and his coming to the greenroom expected.
His Excellency the Minister|Jules Claretie
As he spoke, the greenroom shook with the rounds of applause from the pit and galleries without.
Mistress Nell|George C. Hazelton, Jr.
The players tried to smother their feelings; but the retort was too apt, and the greenroom rang with laughter.
Mistress Nell|George C. Hazelton, Jr.
He saw that Mrs. Detlor shrank from the attendance of the Prince, who insisted on talking of the "stranger in the greenroom."
An Unpardonable Liar|Gilbert Parker

An appointment was made in the greenroom of Drury Lane Theatre.
Beaux and Belles of England|Mary Robinson

British Dictionary definitions for greenroom

greenroom

/ (ˈɡriːnˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

noun

(esp formerly) a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors

Word Origin for greenroom

C18: probably from its original colour

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单词	greenroom
释义	greenroom [ green-room, -room ] / ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR greenroom ON THESAURUS.COM noun a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc. Origin of greenroom 1695–1705; green + room, probably so called because originally painted green Words nearby greenroom green power, green revolution, Green River, Green River ordinance, green roof, greenroom, green run, greensand, greensand process, Greensboro, Greensburg Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for greenroom His presence in the manager's box had been noticed and his coming to the greenroom expected. His Excellency the Minister\|Jules Claretie As he spoke, the greenroom shook with the rounds of applause from the pit and galleries without. Mistress Nell\|George C. Hazelton, Jr. The players tried to smother their feelings; but the retort was too apt, and the greenroom rang with laughter. Mistress Nell\|George C. Hazelton, Jr. He saw that Mrs. Detlor shrank from the attendance of the Prince, who insisted on talking of the "stranger in the greenroom." An Unpardonable Liar\|Gilbert Parker An appointment was made in the greenroom of Drury Lane Theatre. Beaux and Belles of England\|Mary Robinson British Dictionary definitions for greenroom greenroom / (ˈɡriːnˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) / noun (esp formerly) a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors Word Origin for greenroom C18: probably from its original colour Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to greenroom changing room, fitting room
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greenroom

noun

Origin of greenroom

Words nearby greenroom

Example sentences from the Web for greenroom

British Dictionary definitions for greenroom

noun

Word Origin for greenroom

Words related to greenroom