scene
scene Lexical Profile
scene Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
"Emergency responders arrived at the scene of the traffic accident within minutes."
A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book, typically occurring in a single setting.
"The opening scene of the film establishes the protagonist's quiet life in a rural village."
A view or landscape as seen by a spectator, or a representation of it in a work of art.
"From the cabin window, they admired a peaceful winter scene of snow-covered pines."
A specified area of cultural, artistic, or social activity or way of life.
"Seattle became famous in the early 1990s for its vibrant independent music scene."
A public display of intense, angry, or embarrassed emotion.
"Please lower your voice so we do not make a scene in the middle of the restaurant."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse the noun 'scene' with its homophone 'seen', which is the past participle of the verb 'see'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French scène, from Latin scaena ('stage of a theater'), ultimately from Ancient Greek skēnē ('tent, booth, or stage background where actors changed').