Moulin Rouge

American  

[moo-lan roozh] / mu lɛ̃ ˈruʒ /

noun

1. a dance hall in the Montmartre section of Paris, France, opened in 1889 and famous for its cancan dancers and the drawings of its performers and customers made there by Toulouse-Lautrec.

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Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

Example Sentences

“Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers and well-wishes from her supporters,” her representative said in a statement, “and is looking forward to resuming her role as Zidler on Moulin Rouge on Thursday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Elvis and Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann sat with Vogue/Conde Naste executive Dame Anna Wintour on the front row, with the pair sticking to the black and white dress code.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

The Moulin Rouge actress was presented with the prestigious award by Meryl Streep in Hollywood.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024

The Moulin Rouge, which marks its 135th anniversary in October, primarily attracts tourists today.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

As this is a special and private notice to the atelier, its contents may be interesting: Bal des Quat’z’ Arts,     Moulin Rouge, 21 April, 1899.

From The Real Latin Quarter by Smith, F. Berkeley (Frank Berkeley)