the place where some action or event occurs: He returned to the scene of the murder.
any view or picture.
an incident or situation in real life.
an embarrassing outbreak or display of anger, strong feeling, or bad manners: Please don't make a scene in such a public place.
a division of a play or of an act of a play, usually representing what passes between certain of the actors in one place.
a unit of action or a segment of a story in a play, motion picture, or television show.
the place in which the action of a play or part of a play is supposed to occur.
scenery (def. 2).
Literature.
an episode, situation, or the like, as in a narrative.
the setting or locale of a story.
the stage, especially of an ancient Greek or Roman theater.
an area or sphere of activity, current interest, etc.: the rock music scene; the fashion scene.
Idioms for scene
behind the scenes, in secret or in private.
make the scene, Slang. to appear in a particular place or engage in a particular activity: Let's make the scene downtown tonight. She was never one to make the drug scene.
Origin of scene
First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin scēna “background” (of the stage), from Greek skēnḗ “booth” (where actors dressed)
SYNONYMS FOR scene
1 arena, stage, location; center, focus.
3 episode.
4 demonstration, spectacle, show.
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synonym study for scene
2. See view.
OTHER WORDS FROM scene
in·ter·scene,noun
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH scene
scene , seen
Words nearby scene
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These 39 people — some of whom you’ll recognize, while others operate behind the scenes — will shape what could be a rocky time from November 3 to January 20.
Sunday Magazine: The Deciders|Daniel Malloy|September 13, 2020|Ozy
I’ve had moments where I’m literally on set, waiting to do a scene, my lines are ready, I’m geeked up, ready to go.
Sitcom Queen Tichina Arnold Got Funny to Avoid Spankings|Pallabi Munsi|September 10, 2020|Ozy
Behind the scenes, people were talking about Potts’ trip to the hospital.
The Woman Propositioned by Alaska’s Former Lieutenant Governor Tells Her Story for the First Time|by Kyle Hopkins and Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News|September 10, 2020|ProPublica
Hovering above the scene, commandos in helicopters were poised with automatic rifles.
France Kills Charlie Hebdo Murderers|Nico Hines|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The scene was heavily cordoned off to traffic and anyone not with the police, press, or residents.
Police Hunt for Paris Massacre Suspects|Tracy McNicoll, Christopher Dickey|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The following page details a tribute gag the Simpsons team inserted into the background of a scene.
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“The play contains one five minute scene about James Hewitt,” Conway says.
Harry’s Daddy, and Diana’s ‘Murder’: Royal Rumors In a New Play|Tom Sykes|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Suddenly, without warning, the whole feeling of the scene changes.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
When Gwynne and Isabel descended the steps and stood looking down upon the scene for a moment, the younger people were dancing.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
The grey light of dawn faintly illumined this scene of carnage, and its pale, cold gleams mingled with the ruddy glow of the fire.
Annals of a Fortress|E. Viollet-le-Duc
Had I known all that must befall me, before my eyes beheld that scene again, I think indeed that it would have burst.
Montezuma's Daughter|H. Rider Haggard
It was Loring's attitude throughout the scene that chiefly impressed Amaldi.
Shadows of Flames|Amelie Rives
The mention of Description brings us to the scene of a narrative.
Talks on Writing English|Arlo Bates
British Dictionary definitions for scene
scene
/ (siːn) /
noun
the place where an action or event, real or imaginary, occurs
the setting for the action of a play, novel, etc
an incident or situation, real or imaginary, esp as described or represented
a subdivision of an act of a play, in which the time is continuous and the setting fixed
a single event, esp a significant one, in a play
filmsa shot or series of shots that constitutes a unit of the action
the backcloths, stage setting, etc, for a play or film set; scenery
the prospect of a place, landscape, etc
a display of emotion, esp an embarrassing one to the onlookers
informalthe environment for a specific activitythe fashion scene
informalinterest or chosen occupationclassical music is not my scene
rarethe stage, esp of a theatre in ancient Greece or Rome
behind the scenesout of public view; privately
Word Origin for scene
C16: from Latin scēna theatrical stage, from Greek skēnē tent, stage
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