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 primary suite takes up an entire wing of the second floor, encompassing a bedroom and bathroom separated by a see-through fireplace, a private balcony, and a dressing room that leads to a personal laundry and bathroom. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026 Save time in the dressing room with trendy and timeless jeans for every budget and occasion. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 The interim appointment of Phelan sparked some surprise in the dressing room. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 He was also charged with invasive visual recording in a bathroom or dressing room, which is a state jail felony, according to county records. Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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dressing room

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