noun
scene
seen
noun
1
The place where something happens, especially something notable or newsworthy.
"Police cordoned off the scene of the accident."
"Reporters rushed to the scene of the fire."
2
A single episode or part of a play, film, or story set in one place or time.
"The final scene brought the audience to tears."
3
A loosely connected group of people who share an interest or subculture.
"She was deeply involved in the local music scene."
4
A dramatic, embarrassing outburst of emotion in public.
"He made a scene at the restaurant over the bill."
How to Use Scene
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where something happens, a segment of a story, a social subculture, or a public outburst.
Common pairings
crime scene
make a scene
music scene
Word Forms
scenes plural
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Etymology
From Latin scaena, "stage," from Greek skēnē — originally the backdrop structure behind ancient Greek performers.