dressing room

American  

noun

dressing rooms plural

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

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dressing room British  

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• dressing rooms
  plural

Etymology

Origin of dressing room

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

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dressing room

When she carried her son into the dressing room at Barcelona’s stadium for the photo shoot, Messi appeared, having been chosen by chance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

When I faced him as an opponent, I could see his quality but then when we shared a dressing room at Atletico and I could train with him, I saw just how good he is.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Afterward, Belgium celebrated in its dressing room by performing a version of Trump’s signature dance and singing “YMCA” before packing for the quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

"He's a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game and he's a massive Villa fan, he was never going to miss it and it's great to have his support."

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

I was even willing to lie about my age and “borrow” a dress and hat from Mother’s dressing room in the face of such potential magnificence.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly