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Definition of darkroom

darkroom

/ˈdɑːrkruːm/
dark · room
Plural:darkrooms
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darkroom Lexical Profile

darkroom Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A room from which normal light is excluded, used for developing light-sensitive photographic film and making prints.

Example

"The photographer spent the afternoon in the darkroom developing the black-and-white negatives from her trip."

Word Nuance & Usage

The closed compound "darkroom" refers specifically to a specialized room for developing photographs, whereas the open phrase "dark room" simply describes any room that lacks light.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darkroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darkroom
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