sound stage

American  

noun

1. a large, soundproof studio used for filming motion pictures.

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sound stage British  

noun

1. a soundproof room or building in which cinematic films are shot

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Etymology

Origin of sound stage

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

In October 2024, at a Warner Bros. sound stage in Burbank, Calif., Musk demonstrated his vision for cities replete with autonomous vehicles and robots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

The sound stage was too loud for vocal subtleties and too flat for careful instrumental and electronic music balance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Eventually we feel a little trapped in the sound stage ourselves, as “Cobweb” falls victim, ironically, to its own punchline — becoming a movie that is too obsessed with itself.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Rarig Motion Pictures, a producer of educational and promotional films, took up residence in the 1950s, converting the erstwhile auditorium into a sound stage.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

The crew rolled open the big barn door at the far end of the sound stage.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein