Synonyms for backstage


Grammar : Adj
Spell : bak-steyj
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ


Définition of backstage

Origin :
  • also back-stage, 1898, from back (adj.) + stage (n.).
  • As in behind-the-scenes : adj in the background
  • As in behind-the-scenes : adj secret
Example sentences :
  • “Oh, sure,” Jerry agreed, pursuing her backstage and down a corridor.
  • Extract from : « Swamp Island » by Mildred A. Wirt
  • A book on The Theater, both "backstage" and "the front of the house."
  • Extract from : « The Theory of the Theatre » by Clayton Hamilton
  • From the backstage speakers came the smooth rhythm of a band playing a march trio.
  • Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole
  • Tim hustled us backstage, where Lil and I used to sweat over the animatronics and cop surreptitious feels.
  • Extract from : « Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom » by Cory Doctorow
  • He smoked a cigarette and tried making small talk with some of the soldiers on backstage detail.
  • Extract from : « The Second Voice » by Mann Rubin

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