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Added 10 October 2026

offstage

adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about offstage at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
Of or relating to the private life of a celebrity.

adverb

Taking place offstage (as above).

verb

To relegate (part of a play) to the offstage area, rather than showing it to the audience.

Origin

From off + stage.

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