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Onstage

/ˈɒn.steɪdʒ/
adverbadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In or on the stage during a performance.

    "The actor was nervous while performing onstage."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or occurring on the stage.

    "The onstage presence of the performer captivated the audience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'onstage' is derived from the combination of 'on' and 'stage', with 'stage' originating from the Latin 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. It evolved in the English language during the late 19th century to denote the physical space where performances occur.

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