greenroom
noun
green·room
ˈgrēn-ˌrüm 
-ˌru̇m
: a room (as in a theater or studio) where performers can relax before or after appearances
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Waiting in the greenroom was Robert Alan York, a veteran organist who studied classical repertory and improvisation in Paris and also possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the American songbook.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Jon Batiste signs his photo in the greenroom at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Dec. 13.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Havoc is moving and shaking on a crisp October afternoon, heading into our interview in a SiriusXM greenroom right after talking to DJ Whoo Kid at the radio conglomerate.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Jon Batiste signs his photo in the greenroom at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Dec. 13.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Havoc is moving and shaking on a crisp October afternoon, heading into our interview in a SiriusXM greenroom right after talking to DJ Whoo Kid at the radio conglomerate.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Greenroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenroom. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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