Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smoke-filled-room
phrase
/skoʊk fɪld ruːm/
Definition
A room that is filled with smoke, often implying a sense of secrecy or covert decision-making.
Examples
- The negotiations took place in a smoke-filled room, away from the prying eyes of the media.
- After the election, a smoke-filled room was where the party leaders made critical decisions about their future strategies.
- In movies, the smoke-filled room symbolizes hidden agendas and political maneuvering.
Meaning
The term is often used metaphorically to describe a secret meeting or an environment where important decisions are made away from public scrutiny.
Synonyms
- secret meeting
- backroom deal
- clandestine gathering
