scene
noun
the place where some action or event occurs.
scenes
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pluralof scene.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We are working hard behind the scenes to try and make sure that we can facilitate regular child maintenance payments," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Challenged with creating movements that speak to character and story, layering a bold, physical narrative over a written one, this season’s Emmy-nominated choreographers made mesmerizing scenes come to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"It was like the scenes of the Blitz, just a blazing inferno, the flames were moving so quickly," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
What we do get in these fleeting visions are scenes about connection, its joys and tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
You see how there would have been so much scrambling behind the scenes, don’t you?
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
