English Explanatory Dictionary

stage whisper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough for the audience to hear.
  2. Any loud whisper intended to be overheard.
verb
  1. To perform a stage whisper.

Pronunciation

/ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pə/ /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pɚ/ en-us-stage whisper.ogg en-au-stage whisper.ogg

Word forms

stage whisper stage whispers stage-whisper stage whispering stage whispered

Etymology

stage + whisper

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