# skene

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈskiːni/ · frequency rank #87,835

## Definitions
1. An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, “tent”). Doublet of scene and scena.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/skene