offstage Meaning & Definition
What Does Offstage Mean?
Offstage is used as an adverb or adjective meaning on a part of the stage not visible to the audience. It is also used to mean in private life.
Quick Facts About Offstage
| Part of speech | adverb or adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈȯf-ˈstāj/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | private, wing and backstage |
| Antonyms | onstage |
| First known use | 1861 |
Offstage Definition (Adverb Or Adjective)
- on a part of the stage not visible to the audience
- in private life
an actor known offstage as a kindly person
- behind the scenes : out of the public view
much of the important work of the conference was done offstage
Synonyms of Offstage
Offstage synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offstage
Offstage in a Sentence
an actor known offstage as a kindly person
much of the important work of the conference was done offstage
Word Forms & Grammar
offstage
offstage (not comparable)
offstage (third-person singular simple present offstages, present participle offstaging, simple past and past participle offstaged)
Words That Rhyme With Offstage
Origin of Offstage
From off + stage.
First Known Use
1861
How to Pronounce Offstage
Offstage is pronounced /ˈȯf-ˈstāj/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ȯf).
Quick Answers About Offstage
What part of speech is offstage?
Offstage is an adverb or adjective.
What is another word for offstage?
Close synonyms of offstage are private, wing and backstage. See the full list of offstage synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of offstage?
The opposite of offstage is onstage.