Definition of BACKSTAGE

backstage

Plural: backstages

Noun

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

Adjective Satellite

  • concealed from public view or attention

Adverb

  • 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"
  • in or to a backstage area of a theater
    • "costumes were changed backstage"

Adj

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

Adv

  • Towards the area behind the stage.
  • Out of view of the public.

Origin / Etymology

From back + stage.

Synonyms

offstage, wing

Scrabble Score: 18

backstage: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
backstage: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
backstage: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

backstage: valid Words With Friends Word