dressing room

American  

noun

dressing rooms plural

1. a room for use in getting dressed, especially one for performers backstage in a theater, television studio, etc.

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dressing room British  

noun

1. theatre a room backstage for an actor to change clothing and to make up

2. any room used for changing clothes, such as one at a sports ground or off a bedroom

3. (in sport, esp soccer) a sense of camaraderie or team spirit

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• dressing rooms
  plural

Etymology

Origin of dressing room

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

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dressing room

Afterward, Belgium celebrated in its dressing room by performing a version of Trump’s signature dance and singing “YMCA” before packing for the quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

The footage was filmed in the England dressing room prior to the fourth day at Trent Bridge, then shared with broadcasters and on social media during play later that day.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The footage of the 35-year-old speaking in the England dressing room was shared with broadcasters and on social media at 15:25 BST, shortly before the tea interval.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

To have shared a dressing room with Diogo was an absolute honour.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Nothing in the citadel was cozy, not even her alcove behind the dressing room, though that came closest.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor