noun
a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors (Freq. 1)
• Hypernyms: ↑room
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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ nounEtymology: probably so called from its originally being painted green
: a room in a theater or concert hall where actors or musicians relax especially before going on stage and where they meet friends during intermissions or after performances
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/green"roohm', -room'/, n.
a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc.
[1695-1705; GREEN + ROOM, prob. so called because orig. painted green]
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greenˈroom noun
In a theatre, a room for actors to relax or entertain guests in, etc backstage, traditionally and typically having the walls coloured green
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Main Entry: ↑green
Useful english dictionary. 2012.