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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The yacht’s six guest suites are positioned on the main deck to maximize views, while the owners occupy a private deck with a study, dressing room, terrace, Jacuzzi, and high-tech self-cleaning Astroturf terrace for their three dogs. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 The dressing room of Japan is seen after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Just his presence on the pitch and in the dressing room is enough to give the team a boost. Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 The news was announced on January 1, a decision that caught the dressing room by surprise. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dressing room

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dressing room was in 1659

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“Dressing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressing%20room. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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dressing room

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