parquet circle

American  

noun

1. parterre.

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parquet circle British  

noun

1. Also called: parterre.  the seating area of the main floor of a theatre that lies to the rear of the auditorium and underneath the balcony

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Etymology

Origin of parquet circle

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

The second act of "La Belle Helene" was not yet over when Appleton entered and stood at the rear of the parquet circle.

From Tales from Bohemia by Stephens, Robert Neilson

The doctor and his pretty little son sat in the end seats of the parquet circle, close to the stage and almost facing the whole house.

From Stage Confidences by Morris, Clara

Then he passed through the luxurious little foyer, beautiful with flowers and soft colours, and stood behind the parquet circle railing.

From Tales from Bohemia by Stephens, Robert Neilson

Let's lay in our pemmican, and hustle back for a seat in the parquet circle.

From Miss Pat at School by Ginther, Pemberton

Besides the two tiers of boxes, as they exist at present, there were twelve baignoirs, six on a side at the stage ends of the parquet circle, so-called.

From Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time by Krehbiel, Henry Edward