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UK
/bˈæksteɪdʒ/
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[ US /ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/ ]
[ US /ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
concealed from public view or attention
offstage political meetings
ADVERB
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in or to a backstage area of a theater
costumes were changed backstage -
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
NOUN
- a stage area out of sight of the audience
How To Use backstage In A Sentence
- Not sure backstage before a sell-out show is the time to jot down ideas though. The Sun
- Suggestion: write it down next time and do a run through while waiting “backstage.” — airish I Do Solemnly Swear…(Line, Please?) - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com
- The Amazonian is back in another dress; either that or they have a whole tribe of them backstage.
- Who was the starriest celeb backstage? The Sun
- We went backstage after the show to meet the actors.
- A special welcome awaits those with an interest in drama either on stage or backstage.
- That was the only backstage pass I needed. The Sun
- Backstage proper I had expected something approaching theatrical Bedlam. Times, Sunday Times
- See our exclusive backstage footage online. The Sun
- I still remember the smell of foundation cream and face powder, of cosmetics and finely toned skin that hit me backstage at my first show. Times, Sunday Times
