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

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Example Sentences

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Moulin Rouge

Barely a year ago, Klena was a working Broadway actor, an authentic song-and-dance man, with a résumé that included parts in hit shows like Moulin Rouge and Wicked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

“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

They have also been used for blockbuster films like Wicked, producing jackets for the Emerald City citizens and more, as well as West End theatre shows like Hamilton and Moulin Rouge.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025

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

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2024

We do not judge the women of England by Leicester Square, nor of Paris by those of the Moulin Rouge.

From Impressions of a War Correspondent by George Lynch

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