greenroom
noun
green·room
ˈgrēn-ˌrüm 
-ˌru̇m
: a room (as in a theater or studio) where performers can relax before or after appearances
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Havoc is moving and shaking on a crisp October afternoon, heading into our interview in a SiriusXM greenroom right after talking to DJ Whoo Kid at the radio conglomerate.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Sitting in the Chelsea greenroom of her show, an explosion of pink confection, the 58-year-old is reflective and sanguine.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Charlie went over to the chalkboard hanging on the wall beside the hallway—the one that led to the backstage greenroom, as well as Odette’s office and occasional dungeon—and started half-assing some cocktails.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Sitting in the Chelsea greenroom of her show, an explosion of pink confection, the 58-year-old is reflective and sanguine.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Charlie went over to the chalkboard hanging on the wall beside the hallway—the one that led to the backstage greenroom, as well as Odette’s office and occasional dungeon—and started half-assing some cocktails.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Greenroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenroom. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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