 offstage |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (theater) a stage area out of sight of the audience | |
| Synonyms: | wing backstage | |
| Related terms: | stage | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] not in public | |
| Examples: | "the deal was done offstage" |
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| 3. | [ adjective ] withheld from public view or attention | |
| Examples: | "offstage political meetings" |
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| Related terms: | private | |
| 4. | [ adverb ] (theater) behind the scenes; not on stage | |
| Examples: | "the actors were waiting offstage" |
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| Related terms: | onstage | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] (theater) situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience | |
| Examples: | "offstage noises" |
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| Related terms: | onstage | |
| Similar spelling: |
offset offsaddle off-street offsetting offside |
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