dressing room

noun

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

dressing room

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dressing room¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

She had a man take his fingers and shove them into her body against her will in a department store dressing room, and then turn and walk away as if nothing happened.

From Salon

United have posted a number social media images of Amorim meeting players, executives and some fans who were on a tour of Old Trafford when he walked into the home dressing room.

From BBC

He came to see us at Nassau Coliseum — came on his own, walked into the dressing room, said: “Hi, I’m Billy Joel. I’m a big fan.”

From Los Angeles Times

The nuclear option would be to leave him out, possibly sending a clear message to the dressing room that no-one is safe.

From BBC

You can count on one hand the players he has in the dressing room who have won major titles at European or world level.

From BBC