Coulises is a term used in theater that refers to the wings or backstage area where actors wait to make their entrances or exits. Synonyms for coulises include wings, backstage, offstage, and the green room. These terms are commonly used in theater to describe the area behind the curtains where the technical staff and actors spend much of their time during a show. The term coulises is derived from the French word coulisse, which means a groove or channel. These synonyms are useful to those in the theater industry as the terminology used in theaters can vary widely across different countries and cultures.