English Explanatory Dictionary

offstage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
  2. Of or relating to the private life of a celebrity.
adv
  1. Taking place offstage (as above).
verb
  1. To relegate (part of a play) to the offstage area, rather than showing it to the audience.

Word forms

offstage off-stage offstages offstaging offstaged

Etymology

From off + stage.

Antonyms

onstage
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