noun
- Plural of propman; workers responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and managing props (portable objects and furnishings) used in theatrical productions, films, or television shows.
Usage: Chiefly used in entertainment and theater contexts.; Often shortened to 'props' in casual speech.
Examples
- The propmen worked late into the night preparing all the furniture and accessories for the opening scene.
- On a film set, propmen ensure that every object an actor touches is exactly where it needs to be.
- The theater's propmen built custom pieces to match the period setting of the play.
- During rehearsals, the propmen tested each prop to make sure it would function safely on stage.
- The propmen coordinated with the director to understand which items were essential to the story.