Definition

A room used for developing photographs, where light is controlled to protect sensitive materials.

Example

The photographer spent hours in the darkroom developing his latest photos.

Conversation

Have you ever been in a darkroom before?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's really interesting; everything is done in complete darkness.

That sounds cool! I’d love to try developing photos there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Darkroom → The word is formed from "dark" (from Old English *deorc*, meaning lacking light) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area). A darkroom is a space that lacks light, typically used for developing photographs.

Memory Tip

Think of a space that is 'lacking light' ('dark') and is a 'space' ('room') — that's what a darkroom is used for.

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