dressing room
Americannoun
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dressing rooms
plural
noun
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theatre a room backstage for an actor to change clothing and to make up
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any room used for changing clothes, such as one at a sports ground or off a bedroom
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(in sport, esp soccer) a sense of camaraderie or team spirit
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of dressing room
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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However, one of the property’s most distinctive features is its elaborate dressing room.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
From the polished marble floors and chef’s kitchen to the boutique-style dressing room and rooftop skyline views, the residence offers a glimpse at the upscale lifestyle associated with one of the NBA’s prominent young stars.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Martin inherited a broken, expensive squad, which had lost the faith and connection with supporters and a dressing room which let egos get in the way and lacked work ethic.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
I have always believed in building a family togetherness within the dressing room, with a commitment from every player to the benefit of the team.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
We could hear the sounds of trumpets and saxophones and other instruments echoing through the hallways, and the choir doing warm-ups in a large room next to our dressing room.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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