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Moulin Rouge

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[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.


Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

Example Sentences

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Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, is scheduled to play Zidler until 17 May, the Moulin Rouge website says.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

He made his big screen debut in 1952's Moulin Rouge and later starred in films such as Brass Target, Brother Sun, Sister Moon and How I Won The War, opposite John Lennon.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

At the Moulin Rouge" said he, gravely, "one can breakfast well; but their dinners are stereotyped.

From In the Days of My Youth by Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

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