greenroom

green·room

G g

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [green-room, -roo m]
- /ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
- /ˈgriːnrʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [green-room, -roo m]
- /ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

Definitions of greenroom word

noun greenroom a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc. 1
noun greenroom Alternative spelling of green room. 1
noun greenroom performers' waiting area 1
countable noun greenroom A greenroom is a room in a theatre or television studio where performers can rest. 0
noun greenroom (esp formerly) a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors 0
noun greenroom a waiting room in some theaters or concert halls, for use by actors or musicians when they are offstage 0

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Origin of greenroom

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; green + room, probably so called because orig. painted green

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Parts of speech for Greenroom

noun

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greenroom popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for greenroom

noun greenroom

changing room — A changing room is a room where you can change your clothes and usually have a shower, for example at a sports centre.
fitting room — a room, as in a clothing store, where garments are tried on and measurements taken for alterations or other changes.

All 2 Synonyms of greenroom