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situation room

American  

noun

  1. a room at a military or political headquarters where the latest information on a military or political situation is channeled.


Etymology

Origin of situation room

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“Teamwork at its finest,” Ratcliffe wrote on social media, posted alongside photos of him with the president’s team in the temporary situation room set up at Trump’s Florida estate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Her supervisor, played by Nicole Kidman, dresses down generals in the situation room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

But his very lowest moment might have come when he walked into the situation room after the debate.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

Obviously it is much easier to talk about military strategy and global diplomacy on the campaign trail than it is inside the White House situation room.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

They’d be having a big laugh in the situation room.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer