adj
offstage
adj
1
Happening in the part of a theater not visible to the audience.
"There was chaos offstage during the costume change."
2
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 notesIn 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.