back room

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk ˌruːm/

Definition

A private or secluded area away from public view where confidential business or planning occurs.

Examples

• The real decisions were made in a back room by a handful of influential donors.

• She kept her extra inventory in the back room of the shop.

• He spent hours in the back room organizing the files that no one else was allowed to see.

Synonyms of back room

Words with a similar meaning to back room:

• closet
• private office
• inner sanctum

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