Meaning & use
scene
A place where an event occurs, or a distinct part of a play, film, or story.
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Police quickly arrived at the scene of the accident.
The opening scene of the film introduces all the main characters at a wedding.
A note on using this word
Scene also refers informally to a particular social or cultural world, as in the local music scene, distinct from its literal meaning of a place or dramatic segment.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A display of strong emotion or anger in public, often considered embarrassing.
He caused a scene at the restaurant when his order arrived wrong twice.
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