in or to that part of the stage or theater behind the proscenium, esp. the wings, the dressing rooms, etc.
- situated backstage
- of or relating to the life of people in show business
- of or relating to secret or private activities or dealings
backstage
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backstage
adverb
- In or toward the area behind a performance space, especially the area in a theater comprising the dressing rooms.
- In secret; privately.
adjective
- Of, relating to, occurring in, or situated behind a performance space: backstage passes at a concert.
- Concealed from the public; private.
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Adjective
(comparative more backstage, superlative most backstage)
Adverb
(comparative more backstage, superlative most backstage)
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Sentence Examples
- Younger sister Noah once entered a Disney Channel contest to win tickets backstage to meet Hannah Montana, to which Miley responded "You live with me!"
- Available in over 100 complexion flattering shades, this backstage product is worn by celebrities on the big screen for a reason.
- Although the often crazy hair styles that are sported down the catwalk may not transcend to the office, many variations of supermodel worthy locks can be worn with confidence, without the aide of a backstage crew.
- Ann Wilson states that the song was written in anger after a man approached her at a backstage meet-and-greet and made denigrating, low ball statements that were insulting to women.
- YouTube is another excellent resource for past shows and even backstage preparation videos, so if you can't make the televised events you won't have to miss out entirely.
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