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 Definitions of backstage  [ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ]  

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Definition of 'backstage' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adv.) backstage
behind the proscenium in a theater, esp. in the wings or dressing rooms.

2.  backstage
in private; behind the scenes.

3. (adj.) backstage
located or occurring backstage.

4.  backstage
of or pertaining to secret activities.

5.  backstage
of or pertaining to the private lives of entertainers:
backstage gossip.

6. (n.) backstage
a backstage area of a theater.

Etymology:  (1895–1900)

Definition of 'backstage' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) wing, offstage, backstage
a stage area out of sight of the audience

2. (adverb) offstage, backstage
concealed from public view or attention
"offstage political meetings"

3. (adverb) backstage
out of view of the public; behind the scenes
"Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal"; "many private deals were made backstage at the convention"

4. (adverb) backstage
in or to a backstage area of a theater
"costumes were changed backstage"



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