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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There was sympathy from coaches, the dressing room and supporters. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 July 2025 The woman putting the soft drinks in the cooler in the dressing room said it. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025 Occupying pride of place on the main deck, the luxurious owner’s suite is outfitted with a dressing room and plush lounge. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2025 Last June, Rahab stuck his cellphone under the stall of a dressing room in a Westwood Target while a woman was inside, according to court documents. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 13 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

dressing room

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