scene

noun

ˈsēn How to pronounce scene (audio)
Definition of scenenext
1
as in setting
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner

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2
as in explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant

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3
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances one of the leading figures in the current political scene

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4
as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production helped build and paint scenes for the school play

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Recent Examples of scene The driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation, according to police. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 There’s a print for every maximalist, including a striking pink-and-green botanical, a chic black-and-white leaf motif, and even a whimsical tropical scene featuring a tiger and butterfly. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Winsted Road was detoured for several hours as the Torrington Police Department Accident Investigation Team collected evidence and mapped the scene. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 Mazile watched through his window as the warzone-like scene unfolded. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
  1. setting
  2. explosion
  3. situation
  4. scenery
  5. background
  6. huff
  7. story
  8. decor
Noun
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Deep ocean recordings blend with orchestral timpani, distant explosions, vibrations and the recorded buzzing of bees.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • With the offense in a third-and-goal situation from the 6-yard line, all eyes were on the unit to punctuate its most successful day of practice so far.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the 106 rooms—the penthouse situation the exception—are snug.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • Even as a rental, Arraez would likely require more than just Mullins, but adding Brayan Bello to the mix could boost the package, give Bello a change of scenery and give San Francisco two pitchers with multiple years of control.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Although most Americans perhaps (unfairly) associate Wisconsin with flat farmland, dairy, and cheese, the Badger State also has plenty to offer in terms of gorgeous scenery.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • Here is a roundup of the candidates, highlighting their background, experience and the issues each have said are central to their campaign.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced more than 100 people with criminal backgrounds had been returned to the Caribbean nation on July 16 aboard a deportation flight.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of background
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • In the comics and his origin story movie, Johnny sells his soul to the devil Mephisto in order to cure his father’s cancer.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Streamlined and very much in line with the neutral tones and corporate minimalism of the Westin-Marriott aesthetic, rooms decor here isn’t much to write home about.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Use removable decor like peel-and-stick wallpaper or foam boards to add color and personality without damaging walls.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of decor

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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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