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

Bellingham was seen in England's dressing room presenting Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoah with his first cap following his debut against New Zealand in Tampa, a sign of seniority even though he is still only 23.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Although he praised Fifa's Infantino for visiting the team dressing room and allowing them to express their concerns, he urged the governing body to do more to support the national side.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

There was reportedly Champagne flowing in the dressing room after Sunday’s matinee, but the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the tension, Chelsea sources say the hierarchy still respected much of Maresca's work with the players and he remained popular with the majority of the dressing room.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If they dare enter my dressing room, I shall .

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood