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offstage
adverb or adjective off·stage \ˈȯf-ˈstāj, -ˌstāj\
: on the part of the stage that the audience cannot see : behind or to the side of the stage
of a performer : in private life
: in a place that is away from public view : behind the scenes
Full Definition of OFFSTAGE
1
: on a part of the stage not visible to the audience
2
: in private life <known offstage as a kindly person>
3
: behind the scenes : out of the public view <much of the important work of the conference was done offstage>
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First Known Use of OFFSTAGE
1921
Rhymes with OFFSTAGE
OFFSTAGE Defined for Kids
offstage
adverb or adjective off·stage \ˈȯf-ˈstāj\
Definition of OFFSTAGE for Kids
: off or away from the stage
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