DRESS CIRCLE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

Example:

they had excellent seats in the dress circle

Synonyms:

circle; dress circle

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("dress circle" is a kind of...):

seating; seating area; seating room; seats (an area that includes places where several people can sit)

Holonyms ("dress circle" is a part of...):

house; theater; theatre (a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented)