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Moulin Rouge

American

[moo-lan roozh] / mu lɛ̃ ˈruʒ /

noun

a dance hall in the Montmartre section of Paris, France, opened in 1889 and famous for its cancan dancers and the drawings of its performers and customers made there by Toulouse-Lautrec.

Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

Example Sentences

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Megan Thee Stallion has quit her role in Moulin Rouge!

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers and well-wishes from her supporters,” her representative said in a statement, “and is looking forward to resuming her role as Zidler on Moulin Rouge on Thursday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She received her first Oscar nomination for Moulin Rouge in 2001, before going on to win the best actress Oscar for The Hours in 2003.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024

The Moulin Rouge, which marks its 135th anniversary in October, primarily attracts tourists today.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Dine at the Maison Doree, and show her the Moulin Rouge in the evening.

From Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)

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