Definition of smoke–filled room
: a room (as in a hotel) in which a small group of politicians carry on negotiations
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First Known Use of smoke–filled room
1920
SMOKE–FILLED ROOM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of smoke–filled room for English Language Learners
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: a room or place where secret decisions are made by a small group of powerful people
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