backstage
|back-stage|
/ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/
behind the stage
Etymology
'backstage' originates from the combination of 'back' and 'stage', where 'back' meant 'rear' and 'stage' referred to the platform for performances.
'backstage' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Initially, it meant 'the area behind the stage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the area in a theater out of view of the audience, especially the wings and dressing rooms.
The actors gathered backstage before the performance.
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Adjective 1
relating to or situated in the area behind the stage in a theater.
The backstage crew worked tirelessly to ensure the show ran smoothly.
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Adverb 1
in or to the area behind the stage in a theater.
She went backstage to congratulate the performers.
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