dressing room

noun

1. a room for use in getting dressed, especially one for performers backstage in a theater, television studio, etc.

dressing room

noun

1. theatre a room backstage for an actor to change clothing and to make up

2. any room used for changing clothes, such as one at a sports ground or off a bedroom

3. (in sport, esp soccer) a sense of camaraderie or team spirit

Word History and Origins

Origin of dressing room¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

As the vice-captain, she was vocal in the dressing room, an important part of Wiegman's leadership group and someone young players often turned to for advice.

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Actors are arriving, signing in by the stage door and heading to their dressing rooms.

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A fourth room, which currently serves as a dressing room, could be converted back into a bedroom.

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Fellow England, Northampton and Lions back Tommy Freeman admitted the players are discussing the possible opportunities with R360 in the dressing room.

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The actor leaves his phone in his dressing room and fills his scripts with notes.

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