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.
Recent Examples on the Web
For instance: After pulling a muscle onstage, the actress had to go straight into physical therapy following a recent video interview from her London dressing room, depriving her of a chance to relay a treasured theatrical anecdote.
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Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In a nearby dressing room, filled with costumes on racks and wigs on shelves, Byers adheres false eyelashes, coats her lips with a deep burgundy lipstick and adjusts her wig.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Kristen Wiig is making her grand return to host Saturday Night Live this weekend (April 6) for the milestone fifth time, and in a new promo released on Wednesday (April 3), the former cast member visits her former dressing room.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, the dressing room has gone full man cave: there are swords on the wall, a guitar in the corner, her personal items are shoved into a box, and SNL cast members Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker are bickering over video games on a grimy couch.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Though the group vibe was palpable joy, the energy in Ferrell’s dressing room was a bit more complex.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Everything from steak bites to chocolate delights was passed about throughout the evening, and midway through, people noticed there was an entire second floor, one of the massive lounge areas and private dressing rooms about which to mingle upstairs.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The dad of six took his viewers behind the scenes of filming the show in his video, giving a tour of his daughter's dressing room, posting footage of her singing on stage and including photos of the two from the special experience.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Prior to the ego swap into Hugo, there’s still plenty of more to get done, beginning with a walk over to the nerve center in the arena’s under belly a few feet away from his dressing room.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In a nearby dressing room, filled with costumes on racks and wigs on shelves, Byers adheres false eyelashes, coats her lips with a deep burgundy lipstick and adjusts her wig.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Kristen Wiig is making her grand return to host Saturday Night Live this weekend (April 6) for the milestone fifth time, and in a new promo released on Wednesday (April 3), the former cast member visits her former dressing room.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, the dressing room has gone full man cave: there are swords on the wall, a guitar in the corner, her personal items are shoved into a box, and SNL cast members Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker are bickering over video games on a grimy couch.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Though the group vibe was palpable joy, the energy in Ferrell’s dressing room was a bit more complex.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Everything from steak bites to chocolate delights was passed about throughout the evening, and midway through, people noticed there was an entire second floor, one of the massive lounge areas and private dressing rooms about which to mingle upstairs.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The dad of six took his viewers behind the scenes of filming the show in his video, giving a tour of his daughter's dressing room, posting footage of her singing on stage and including photos of the two from the special experience.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Prior to the ego swap into Hugo, there’s still plenty of more to get done, beginning with a walk over to the nerve center in the arena’s under belly a few feet away from his dressing room.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Dressing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dressing%20room. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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