blue room
The term "blue room" has varied meanings across different fields, including cinema, aviation, construction, and politics.
Definition
B2Cinema
(technical)A room with blue walls used for filming special effects shots, enabling easier chroma keying.
Example
- The director instructed the crew to set up the scene in the blue room for the special effects sequence.
B1Aviation
(slang)A slang term for the toilet or washroom on a passenger aircraft.
Example
- The flight attendant directed the passenger to the blue room at the back of the plane.
B2Construction
(informal)A portable outhouse, typically blue in color, used as a temporary toilet on construction sites.
Example
- Workers on the site are required to use the blue room during their shifts.
C1Politics
(formal)A state parlor in the White House, used for receptions, receiving lines, and small dinners, traditionally decorated in shades of blue.
Example
- The President hosted the foreign dignitaries in the Blue Room for a formal reception.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue room":
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