Scene

/siːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
The scene of the accident was cordoned off by the police.
The place or location of an event, especially a dramatic or theatrical one.
The film opens with a beautiful scene of the mountains at sunrise.
A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, or book.
In the final scene of the play, the main character confronts his past.
An incident or a situation that people talk about, often because of its dramatic or sensational nature.
The breakup was quite the scene at the party, drawing everyone's attention.
An area where a particular activity or event occurs.
The beach has become a popular scene for summer festivals.

Etymology

From Middle English 'sene', from Old French 'scène', from Latin 'scena', from Greek 'skēnē'

Common Phrases and Expressions

on the scene:
Present at the location of an event.
a scene of chaos:
A situation characterized by confusion or disorder.
make a scene:
To behave in an exaggeratedly emotional way in public.

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