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Definition of greenroom

greenroom

/ˈɡriːnˌruːm/
green · room
Plural:greenrooms
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• noun

1

A backstage lounge or waiting room in a theater, television studio, or concert venue provided for performers and guests when they are not on stage or on camera.

Example

"The talk show guests relaxed in the greenroom while waiting for their segment to begin."

2

In surfing, the hollow interior space inside the curling tube or barrel of a breaking wave.

Example

"The experienced surfer tucked into the greenroom and rode the wave cleanly to the channel."

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• Rhymes for greenroom

• Nearby Words

greenling
greenly
greenness
greenroom
greens
greensboro
greenshank

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested since the late 17th century in London theaters (such as the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), where the backstage waiting lounge for actors was historically painted or upholstered in green to relieve eye strain caused by bright stage lighting.

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