An Encylopedia Britannica Company

scene

scene /ˈsiːn/ noun
plural scenes
scene
/ˈsiːn/
noun
plural scenes
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCENE
[count]
: a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time
: a part of a play, movie, story, etc., in which a particular action or activity occurs
[count] : a view or sight that looks like a picture
[count] : the place of an event or action
often + of
[count] : an occurrence in which someone becomes angry and loud in a noticeable way in a public place usually singular
[noncount]
: a particular area of activity that involves many people
: someone's usual area of activity or surroundings : the place where someone lives, works, etc. used in the phrase change of scene
[count] : something that happens : an event or occurrence
often + of

behind the scenes

: in or into a private or secret place where things are done without being seen or known by the public
see also behind-the-scenes

enter the scene

see enter

on the scene

used to say that someone or something is or has become an important part of a situation, activity, etc.
see also scene 3 (above)

set the scene

: to give someone information that is needed to understand something
: to create the conditions in which something can happen