Words / B2

DAHKR-oom/ˈdɑːkruːm/

A darkroom is a room from which daylight is shut out so photographs can be developed: in the darkroom; a darkroom timer. Studio is broader; lab is the chemistry twin. Time the darkroom stage in the photography method, then the chemical. Mix-up: darkroom vs classroom; a dim hall used for storage; do not write darkroom for digital editing on a laptop.

Meaning

A room from which daylight is shut out so photographs can be developed.

Examples

• “Time the darkroom stage in the photography method, then the chemical, the media paper said.”
• “A shared darkroom featured on the site plan, which is still a named room — quote the area if given.”

Good to know

in the darkroom; a darkroom timer / sink. Contrast: digital editing / a studio. Trap: a dim store cupboard. Media and DT. A light-tight room for film — name the chemical and the time.

Near in meaning

developing room, print room, photographic lab

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