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adjective back·stage \ˈbak-ˌstāj\
Definition of BACKSTAGE
1
: of, relating to, or occurring in the area behind the stage and especially in the dressing rooms
2
: of or relating to the private lives of theater people
3
: of or relating to the inner working or operation (as of an organization)
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First Known Use of BACKSTAGE
1916
Rhymes with BACKSTAGE
2backstage
adverb back·stage \ˈbak-ˈstāj\
: behind the stage of a theater
Full Definition of BACKSTAGE
1
: in or to a backstage area
2
: in private : secretly
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First Known Use of BACKSTAGE
1922
Related to BACKSTAGE
- Synonyms
- privately, confidentially, in camera, intimately, secretly
BACKSTAGE Defined for Kids
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adverb or adjective back·stage \ˈbak-ˈstāj\
Definition of BACKSTAGE for Kids
: in or to the area behind the stage
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