offstage
|off-stage|
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/ˌɔfˈsteɪdʒ/
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/ˌɒfˈsteɪdʒ/
away from the stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'offstage' originates from the combination of 'off' and 'stage', where 'off' meant 'away from' and 'stage' referred to the performance area.
Historical Evolution
'offstage' evolved from the theatrical term 'off the stage', eventually becoming the modern English word 'offstage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the stage area', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated or occurring in the area of a theater that is not visible to the audience.
The actors waited offstage for their cue.
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Adverb 1
away from the visible stage area.
She exited offstage after her performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45