Onstage

adj, adv

adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    On the part of a stage that is visible to the audience. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Taking place on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience. not-comparable

    "The first is a special—a single lighting instrument that lights a particular spot on the stage. Specials generally have no color, or a more saturated color, allowing them to stand out through other lighting onstage."

Adverb
  1. 1
    on the stage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
backstagebehind the scenesupstage

Example

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"The actor was onstage for most of the play."

Etymology

From on + stage.

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