dressing room

noun

: a room used chiefly for dressing
especially : a room in a theater for changing costumes and makeup

Examples of dressing room in a Sentence

He waited in his dressing room until it was time for him to appear on stage.
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Following Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho — charismatic coaches who created genuine connections with the group — Nuno’s inability to form a united atmosphere in the dressing room halted any early-season momentum. Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025 When Barr went to perform on the talk show for a second time, she was briefed in her dressing room beforehand. Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 June 2025 The host with the most First-time host Cynthia Erivo kicked off the show from her Radio City Music Hall dressing room, unsure of her opening number. Mark Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025 After the murder in the dressing room, Misty and her fellow performers become prime suspects. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dressing room

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dressing room was in 1662

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“Dressing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressing%20room. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

dressing room

noun
: a room (as in a theater) used for dressing
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