greenroom

noun

green·​room ˈgrēn-ˌrüm How to pronounce greenroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room (as in a theater or studio) where performers can relax before or after appearances

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This funding will specifically be used for a greenroom, jazz garden, signage, lighting and elevator renovations. Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025 The pair was almost certainly headed into the Oscars greenroom, which Rolex has sponsored for 10 years running. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025 There was a moment earlier where Sterling choked on the grape in the greenroom. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025 With its earthy textures and colors, the greenroom was less a brand emporium than an elegant lounge that communicated, on a visceral level, Rolex’s enduring values. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greenroom

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First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greenroom was in 1701

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“Greenroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenroom. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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