The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred
“The first-aid equipment will be used at the scene of any major accident.”
An incident of a specified nature
“A young mother is being treated in hospital after becoming a human fireball in a horrifying scene outside her home.”
A landscape, or part of a landscape
“The scene at the summit of the mountain was, to say the least, absolutely spectacular.”
A public display of emotion or anger
“When you're at the supermarket, you are basically on a mission to get in and get out without your toddler creating a scene.”
A specified area of activity or interest
“He has been an established legend in the music scene for many years.”
A part or section of a dramatic performance
“Grab the audience in the opening scene, or they won't stay around for the rest of the story.”
The context relevant to a given situation
“Reports begin by setting the scene for readers in a way that lets them understand the sequence of actions about to unfold.”
A public display of anger or annoyance
Heated and prolonged public dissension over an issue
The background used to represent features or surroundings on a theatre stage or film set
The occurrence of dangerous or exciting things
The atmosphere or pervading tone of something
The positioning of a building or other structure in a particular direction
A brief segment of a film, television, or TV program
A short play or performance, typically humorous in nature
(film) A scene or sequence recorded without interruption
Events represented in a story or play
A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand
A sudden occurrence of a particular activity (or emotion)
An unusual and exciting or daring experience
A visually striking show or performance
A favorable circumstance or occasion
Something done for pleasure or entertainment
A brief evocative description, account, or episode
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