Pronunciation

/siːn/

Definitions

Noun

1. A particular part or aspect of a situation or event, often with a specific location or setting: The movie’s opening scene shows the protagonist arriving in a bustling city.
2. The visual representation of a place, event, or action in a work of art, literature, or film: The painting captured the peaceful scene of a countryside.
3. A short episode or sequence within a play, movie, or television show: The dramatic scene between the two characters was highly anticipated.

Verb

1. To depict or portray a scene in a work of art or literature: The artist skillfully scene the stormy night in his painting.
2. To set the stage or establish the atmosphere for a particular event or situation: The director wanted to scene the audience for the emotional climax of the play.

Phrases

• “Set the scene” means to create or prepare the environment for something.
• “Scene stealer” refers to someone who attracts a lot of attention in a particular scene.
• “A still life scene” is a depiction of objects arranged in a composition, typically in a painting.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were playing in the park, creating their own little scene of joy.”
• Verb: “The author skillfully scene the aftermath of the explosion in her novel.”
• Verb (transitive): “She wanted to scene the crime scene for the detectives.”

Synonyms

• View
• Scenery
• Layout
• Display
• Representation
• Stage
• Layout (as in arranging elements)