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 Video footage from the scene shows people with life-vests floating in the waters around the capsized vessel. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Obeid’s approach to covering the Dearborn restaurant scene goes beyond spots with trending offerings and a social media allure, a market Chami admits has its flaws. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The town on California’s Central Coast was highlighted for its local shops and boutiques, outdoor activities and dining scene. — Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office was at the scene, the NPS said. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 30 Aug. 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
  • The show's simple premise paired celebrity interviews with the deliberately unglamorous setting of a fast-food chicken restaurant.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The spa Perhaps the most relaxing setting for a spa on this stretch of the Amalfi Coast, the wellness centre here sits in a 19th-century greenhouse surrounded by more of those olive groves and orange trees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • That has led to an explosion in interest in the annual Pacific leaders meeting, which has grown from a casual affair to a summit with 2,000 attendees.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • More messages arrived over Discord, X, WhatsApp, and even from a colleague who had been asked by a friend to see whether Fabian would correct his story to say that the explosion had been caused by interceptor fragments.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of explosion
Noun
  • But Joshi says mental health care is often treated as an afterthought in disaster situations, and resources can get pulled before people have fully made sense of the trauma.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Capturing these situations can help researchers study capability limits, failure modes, and recovery strategies that successful demonstrations alone may not reveal.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • To the north, La Marina Alta offers a striking change of scenery from the mountains to the beaches and natural coves in between.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Redditors overwhelmingly recommended Michigan for under-the-radar beach vacations, pointing to its thousands of miles of freshwater coastline and Caribbean-like scenery.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of scenery
Noun
  • Lyft also doesn’t fingerprint its drivers unless required by law and doesn’t provide adequate background checks, the lawsuit alleged.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The background of the film is the budget slashes that are happening in this sector all over the Western world, as the government withdraws its own form of care.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 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
  • Dunn shared a story about a bat crashing into his leg while entering an arena for a bass tournament weigh-in.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Success inside the ring is only one part of the Taylor story, though.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Below, find our picks for the best end-of-season deals on patio furniture, outdoor lighting, outdoor decor, and gardening gear.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outdated decor makes a space feel neglected, so refresh fabrics, lighting, and colors for a modern vibe.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of decor

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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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