backstage
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: backstages
Sense 1
Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Secret, concealed from the public.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Towards the area behind the stage.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Out of view of the public.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “backstage” mean?
Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.
Is “backstage” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.