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stager Definition

stager (stā′jər)

noun

  1. a person or animal of much experience; old hand; veteran: usually with old
  2. Archaic an actor

Etymology: stag(e) + -er

stager Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • old: Watch out for the MV old stagers - they still turn in a good time.

Modifies a noun

  • manager: Giles Ponsford was not only stager manager and actor but also a madcap schemer in generating audiences for his show.

Noun used with modifier

  • home: House doctors are also known as interior property stylists, property presentation consultants, home makeover consultants and home stagers.