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Moulin Rouge

American  
[moo-lan roozh] / mu lɛ̃ ˈruʒ /

noun

  1. 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 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

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion had to be taken to hospital mid-way through her performance of Moulin Rouge!

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Scottish actor, who has starred in Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge, is set to star in My Master Builder in London's West End between April and July next year.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

Jean-Victor Clerico, the director of Moulin Rouge, told French media that a “technical problem” led to the windmill’s sails and part of the cabaret’s illuminated sign crashing to the ground.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Then to the Moulin Rouge, which I should say is the counterpart of its better-known namesake in Paris.

From The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" by Davidson, George

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