loge

Thân thiện

The family watches the play from their comfortable loge.

Definition

Noun: 1. A private, often enclosed, seating area in a theater, opera house, or stadium: A loge is a small, separate box or compartment designed for a small group of spectators, typically offering a privileged or exclusive view of the performance or event. 2. The front section of a theater's mezzanine or first balcony: In some theater designs, the term loge refers specifically to the first few rows of the balcony level, which often provide excellent sightlines.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Private Box):

  • They watched the opera from the comfort of their private loge.
  • The theater's most expensive tickets are for the loges on the side of the orchestra level.

• Noun (Balcony Section):

  • Our seats are in the loge, just a few rows back from the balcony rail.
  • The loge level offers a perfect, unobstructed view of the entire stage.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a loge": to possess or rent a private box for a season or event.
  • The wealthy family has held a loge at the symphony for decades.

Variants and Related Words

• Box (noun): A very similar type of private seating enclosure in a theater. While often used interchangeably, a can sometimes be smaller or refer specifically to the balcony section.
• Mezzanine (noun): An intermediate floor level in a theater; the is often part of this level.
• Balcony (noun): An upper tier of seats; the can be the front section of it.

Synonyms

• Private box
• Box seat
• Enclosure

Related Phrases

• Loge seat: A seat located within the loge section.
  • We managed to get loge seats for the opening night.
• Loge level: Refers to the entire floor or tier containing the loges.
  • The restrooms for the loge level are to your left.

Học thuật

Noun

1. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
   • the royal box was empty
2. balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine

Từ đồng nghĩa

• box