Meaning of the word onstage in English

What does onstage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

onstage

US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

UK /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/

on or onto the stage

Example:

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The actors walked onstage to take their bows.

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She felt nervous before stepping onstage.

Antonym:

offstage backstage

situated or taking place on the stage

Example:

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The onstage chemistry between the two leads was undeniable.

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The director made some changes to the onstage blocking.

Antonym:

offstage backstage