The play's opening scene takes place in the courtyard.
The actor was nervous about his big scene.
Police are now at the scene.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, stage, from Latin scena, scaena stage, scene, probably from Etruscan, from Greek skēnē shelter, tent, building forming the background for a dramatic performance, stage; perhaps akin to Greek skia shadow — more at shine
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