Synonyms

dressing room

American

noun

a room for use in getting dressed, especially one for performers backstage in a theater, television studio, etc.

dressing room British

noun

theatre a room backstage for an actor to change clothing and to make up
any room used for changing clothes, such as one at a sports ground or off a bedroom
(in sport, esp soccer) a sense of camaraderie or team spirit

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Etymology

Origin of dressing room

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

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There, butlers opened doors and ladies’ maids took wraps and bonnets into elegant dressing rooms.

From Literature

Sherfane Rutherford, who couldn't capitalise on being dropped on three, Rovman Powell, and Matthew Forde joined the procession back to the dressing room before Shepherd and Holder came together in the 11th over.

From BBC

"Knowing all of the boys in the dressing room, they will be excited about who they get in the next round," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC

But those close to Brook and the England dressing room have always spoken of his sharp cricket brain.

From BBC

In the dressing room he has even been asked to rap.

From BBC

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