smoke-filled room

noun
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Definition of smoke-filled room

: a room (as in a hotel) in which a small group of politicians carry on negotiations

First Known Use of smoke-filled room

1920, in the meaning defined above

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smoke-filled room

noun

English Language Learners Definition of smoke-filled room

: a room or place where secret decisions are made by a small group of powerful people