back room
Hidden meeting space
A back room is a room at the rear of a building, often private or out of public view.
The term usually implies secrecy or exclusivity—where real decisions get made away from official proceedings: back room deals, back room politics.
As an adjective, backroom describes hidden influence or negotiation: backroom maneuvering, the backroom boys who really run things.
Storage for merchandise
- storeroomSpace for keeping supplies
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- shelvesHorizontal storage platforms
- boxesSix-sided containers
supplies · warehouse · goods · merchandise · surplus · reserve · crates · bins
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- hiddenKept out of sight
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
private · discrete · whisper · furtive · surreptitious · undisclosed · off-the-record · classified
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- talksSpeaks with others
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- discussionExchange of ideas
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
roundtable · session · conclave · gathering · assembly · closed session · private meeting · inner circle
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
coordination · logistics · policy · coalition-building · positioning · agenda-setting · decision-making · brainstorming
Clandestine coordinated scheming
- plottingDevising a secret plan
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
power broker · influence · corruption · patronage · quid pro quo · arm-twisting · lobbying · cronyism
stockroom
Storage for merchandise
- storeroomSpace for keeping supplies
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- shelvesHorizontal storage platforms
boxes · supplies · warehouse · goods · merchandise · surplus · reserve · crates · bins · stock
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- hiddenKept out of sight
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
confidential · private · discrete · whisper · furtive · surreptitious · undisclosed · off-the-record · classified · veiled
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- talksSpeaks with others
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- discussionExchange of ideas
summit · roundtable · session · conclave · gathering · assembly · closed session · private meeting · inner circle · caucus
planning
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
game plan · coordination · logistics · policy · coalition-building · positioning · agenda-setting · decision-making · brainstorming · preparation
conspiracy
Clandestine coordinated scheming
- plottingDevising a secret plan
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
maneuvering · power broker · influence · corruption · patronage · quid pro quo · arm-twisting · lobbying · cronyism · fixing
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- speakeasysecret bar, hidden door, password, bootleg liquor, bathtub gin
- retail storedisplay case, checkout lanes, cash register, cashier, inventory
- Retail Workcashier, sales clerk, store manager, stock clerk, customer service
- roomsbedroom, bathroom, kitchen, basement, attic
- spacesspace, alcove, compartment, corner, place
back roomfront room
Forward-facing living area
storefront · front office · front of house · reception area · lobby
back roomopen forum
Unrestricted public discussion
public space · town hall · open floor · public gallery · commons
back roompublic hearing
Official meeting for citizen input
open session · boardroom · council chamber · courtroom · town meeting