noun

backroom

BAK-room

Backroom (noun) means a room toward the rear of a building, often used for private or discreet activity. Example: “The real decisions were made in a smoky backroom, not the boardroom.”

noun

A room toward the rear of a building, often used for private or discreet activity.

"The real decisions were made in a smoky backroom, not the boardroom."

A storage room at the back of a shop or business.

"Extra stock is kept in the backroom."

How to use backroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rear room used for storage, or figuratively, a place where secretive deals happen.

Common pairings

backroom deal backroom politics

Word forms

backrooms plural

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The real decisions were made in a smoky _____, not the boardroom.

Etymology

A compound of back and room.

Rhymes for backroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “backroom” mean?

The word “backroom” means a room toward the rear of a building, often used for private or discreet activity. In plain terms, a rear room used for storage, or figuratively, a place where secretive deals happen.

How do you pronounce “backroom”?

“Backroom” is pronounced BAK-room (/ˈbækˌɹum/ in IPA).

How do you use “backroom” in a sentence?

Here is “backroom” used in a sentence: “The real decisions were made in a smoky backroom, not the boardroom.”

What part of speech is “backroom”?

“Backroom” is a noun.

How many meanings does “backroom” have?

“Backroom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room toward the rear of a building, often used for private or discreet activity.