Greenroom

Pronunciation: /ɡriːnruːm/

Definitions of greenroom

noun a room in a theater or television studio where performers can relax before or after a performance

Example Sentences

A1 The actors waited in the greenroom before going on stage.

A2 The greenroom was filled with nervous performers preparing for the show.

B1 The greenroom provided a quiet space for the actors to relax and focus before their performance.

B2 The greenroom had comfortable seating and refreshments for the cast and crew.

C1 The greenroom was elegantly decorated with plush furniture and soft lighting.

C2 The greenroom backstage was a luxurious retreat for the performers, complete with catering and personal assistants.

Examples of greenroom in a Sentence

formal The actors gathered in the greenroom before going on stage.

informal Let's chill in the greenroom until showtime.

slang The greenroom is where all the cool kids hang out backstage.

figurative The calm and quiet of the greenroom was a welcome escape from the chaos of the outside world.

Grammatical Forms of greenroom

• past tense: greenroomed
• plural: greenrooms
• comparative: greener
• superlative: greenest
• present tense: greenroom
• future tense: will greenroom
• perfect tense: has greenroomed
• continuous tense: is greenrooming
• singular: greenroom
• positive degree: greenroom
• infinitive: to greenroom
• gerund: greenrooming
• participle: greenroomed

Origin and Evolution of greenroom

First Known Use: 1701 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'greenroom' originated from the theater world, where actors would relax and prepare for their performances in a room painted green.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of the word 'greenroom' has expanded beyond just theaters to refer to any backstage area where performers can relax before or after a show. The color green is often associated with restfulness and relaxation, which may have contributed to the choice of color for these rooms.