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Backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.

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📖 Definitions of "Backstage"

noun

1
The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.
2
The private portion of the space used by a business or enterprise.

adjective

1
Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
2
Secret, concealed from the public.

adverb

1
Towards the area behind the stage.
2
Out of view of the public.

🔄 Synonyms of "Backstage"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
privatenoun	Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
wingnoun	(zootomy) An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.
offstageverb	Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Backstage"

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Word	Definition
offstageverb	Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
privatenoun	Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
wingnoun	(zootomy) An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.
behind-the-scenes	Alternative spelling of behind the scenes. [Being or working out in secret or out of public view.]
backdoornoun	Alternative form of back door. [A subsidiary entrance to a building or house at its rear, normally away from the street.]
taiwannoun	A partly-recognized country in East Asia consisting of a main island and 167 smaller islands. Official name: Republic of China. Capital: Taipei.
upstagenoun	(theater) The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.
downstagenoun	The part of a stage that is closest to the audience or camera.
understagenoun	(theater) The area beneath a stage.
backward	Indicating position or direction.
back-alley	Occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet.
back	(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
onstage	On the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.
rearward	Toward the back or rear of something.
rearnoun	The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order.
interstagenoun	(astronautics) The structure, generally containing mechanical components and instruments but no engines or fuel tanks, connecting the top of a stage of a multistage rocket to the bottom of the stage above it.
behind the scenes	Being or working out in secret or out of public view.
posternnoun	(architecture) A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance, especially in a city wall or fortification.
retropositioned	Of a body part, located behind the normal position.
hindnoun	A doe (female deer), especially a red deer at least two years old.