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backstage

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/

backstage means: In or into the hidden area behind a stage where performers prepare.

preposition

BEHIND THE STAGEB2

In or into the hidden area behind a stage where performers prepare.

  • We waited backstage.
  • She met the singer backstage after the concert.
  • Can we go backstage before the show?

Similar words: behind the scenes

Common phrases: go backstage, wait backstage, backstage after something

noun

HIDDEN THEATER AREAB2

The part of a theater behind the stage where performers prepare and wait.

  • The backstage was crowded with actors.
  • A narrow corridor connected the backstage to the dressing rooms.
  • Only the crew could enter the backstage during rehearsals.

Similar words: backstage area

Common phrases: crowded backstage, theater backstage

Questions about backstage

What does backstage mean?

In or into the hidden area behind a stage where performers prepare.

What is backstage in other languages?

Türkçe: kuliste · Español: entre bastidores · Français: en coulisses · Deutsch: hinter der Bühne · Italiano: dietro le quinte · 日本語: 舞台裏で

How do you pronounce backstage?

It is pronounced /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/.

How do you use backstage in a sentence?

We waited backstage. She met the singer backstage after the concert.

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