greenroom

American  

[green-room, -room] / ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc.

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greenroom British  

/ ˈɡriːnˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. (esp formerly) a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors

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Etymology

Origin of greenroom

1695–1705; green + room, probably so called because originally painted green

Example Sentences

“When I’d see the comics come up into the greenroom and their faces, it was like ‘Oh, I feel so like they were just reverted to their childhoods,’” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

I hate when the bathroom isn’t in the greenroom so if I have to pee, I have to be with the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Producers of the programs acknowledge that they often struggle to book the people who were once regulars in the greenroom on Sunday.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2022

The first year they were dating, Juan was watching from the greenroom when Sarah competed at Nathan’s, and he knew instantly she had PR-ed because she was “keeled over” after finishing.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

“I got James a front row seat. I also got you a li’l greenroom in the back so you can make your grand entrance later.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas