Definitions for backstageˈbækˈsteɪdʒ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
back•stageˈbækˈsteɪdʒ(adv.)
behind the proscenium in a theater, esp. in the wings or dressing rooms.
Category: Showbiz
in private; behind the scenes.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(adj.)located or occurring backstage.
of or pertaining to secret activities.
of or pertaining to the private lives of entertainers:
backstage gossip.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(n.)a backstage area of a theater.
Category: Showbiz
Origin of backstage:
1895–1900
Princeton's WordNet
wing, offstage, backstage(adj)
a stage area out of sight of the audience
offstage, backstage(adverb)
concealed from public view or attention
"offstage political meetings"
backstage(adverb)
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"
backstage(adverb)
in or to a backstage area of a theater
"costumes were changed backstage"
Wiktionary
backstage(Noun)
The area behind a stage, especially that of the dressing rooms.
backstage(Adverb)
Towards the area behind the stage.
backstage(Adverb)
Out of view of the public.
backstage(Adjective)
Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
backstage(Adjective)
Secret, concealed from the public.
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