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darkroom

Darkroom (noun) means a room kept dark so that photographic film can be developed without being exposed to light. Example: “The photography club still has an old darkroom in the basement.”

noun

A room kept dark so that photographic film can be developed without being exposed to light.

"The photography club still has an old darkroom in the basement."

"She spent hours in the darkroom printing black-and-white photos."

How to use darkroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA light-proof room used for developing photographs the traditional, chemical way.

Memory tip

Mostly a term from film photography; digital cameras made darkrooms far less common.

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Word forms

darkrooms plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of dark and room.

Rhymes for darkroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “darkroom” mean?

The word “darkroom” means a room kept dark so that photographic film can be developed without being exposed to light. In plain terms, a light-proof room used for developing photographs the traditional, chemical way.

How do you use “darkroom” in a sentence?

Here is “darkroom” used in a sentence: “The photography club still has an old darkroom in the basement.”

What part of speech is “darkroom”?

“Darkroom” is a noun.

What is the meaning of darkroom?

"darkroom" (noun) means a room kept dark so that photographic film can be developed without being exposed to light.

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