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backstage

backs·tage

UK/bækˈsteɪd͡ʒ/ US/ˈbæˈksteɪdʒ/ fairly common
noun (1) adverb (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a stage area out of sight of the audience

Synonyms

adverb

1.

out of view of the public; behind the scenes

  • “Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal”
  • “many private deals were made backstage at the convention”
2.

in or to a backstage area of a theater

  • “costumes were changed backstage”

adjective

1.

concealed from the public

Similar

Origin

From back + stage.

Phrases

  • backstage Johnny
  • backstage pass

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