Definition of OFFSTAGE

offstage

Meanings

Noun

  • a stage area out of sight of the audience

Adjective

  • situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
    • "offstage noises"

Adjective Satellite

  • concealed from public view or attention
    • "offstage political meetings"

Adverb

  • behind the scenes; not on stage
    • "the actors were waiting offstage"
  • not in public
    • "the deal was done offstage"

Adj

  • Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
  • Of or relating to the private life of a celebrity.

Adv

  • Taking place offstage (as above)

Verb

  • To relegate (part of a play) to the offstage area, rather than showing it to the audience.

Origin / Etymology

From off + stage.

Synonyms

backstage, wing

Antonyms

onstage

Scrabble Score: 15

offstage is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
offstage is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
offstage is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

offstage is a valid Words With Friends word