adj

offstage

Offstage (adj) means happening in the part of a theater not visible to the audience. Example: “There was chaos offstage during the costume change.”

adj

Happening in the part of a theater not visible to the audience.

"There was chaos offstage during the costume change."

Relating to a celebrity's private life, away from performances or public view.

"Offstage, the singer is famously shy."

How to use offstage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of the audience's view, whether literally backstage or, figuratively, in someone's private life.

Common pairings

offstage drama offstage life wait offstage

Word forms

offstaged past tense, offstages singular

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Etymology

From off plus stage.

Antonyms

onstage

Related words

onstage

Rhymes for offstage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “offstage” mean?

The word “offstage” means happening in the part of a theater not visible to the audience. In plain terms, out of the audience's view, whether literally backstage or, figuratively, in someone's private life.

How do you use “offstage” in a sentence?

Here is “offstage” used in a sentence: “There was chaos offstage during the costume change.”

What is the opposite of “offstage”?

The opposite of “offstage” — its antonyms — is onstage.

What part of speech is “offstage”?

“Offstage” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “offstage” have?

“Offstage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: happening in the part of a theater not visible to the audience.

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