greenroom

[ green-room, -roo m ]

/ ˈgrinˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

a lounge in a theater, broadcasting studio, or the like, for use by performers when they are not onstage, on camera, etc.

Origin of greenroom

1695–1705; green + room, probably so called because orig. painted green

His presence in the manager's box had been noticed and his coming to the greenroom expected.

His Excellency the Minister |Jules Claretie
As he spoke, the greenroom shook with the rounds of applause from the pit and galleries without.

Mistress Nell |George C. Hazelton, Jr.
The players tried to smother their feelings; but the retort was too apt, and the greenroom rang with laughter.

Mistress Nell |George C. Hazelton, Jr.
He saw that Mrs. Detlor shrank from the attendance of the Prince, who insisted on talking of the "stranger in the greenroom."

An Unpardonable Liar |Gilbert Parker

An appointment was made in the greenroom of Drury Lane Theatre.

Beaux and Belles of England |Mary Robinson

greenroom

/ (ˈɡriːnˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

(esp formerly) a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors

C18: probably from its original colour