onstage

adverb or adjective

on·​stage ˈȯn-ˈstāj How to pronounce onstage (audio)
ˈän-, 
-ˌstāj
: on or onto a stage : on a part of the stage visible to the audience

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The Ramones’ appeal and fame crosses genders and ages, as onstage vocal guests — and an audience that included toddlers on shoulders — proved. — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 While, yes, the choice is seemingly for comfort’s sake, taking off your shoes onstage also seemingly signals rebellion to many. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026 Throughout her time onstage, Rodrigo continuously thanked the crowd and expressed her excitement. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026 Dykes was joined onstage by team captains Jaden Craig, Ben Taylor-Whitfield, Hudson Hooper, Jamel Johnson and Ansel Din-Mbuh. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for onstage

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of onstage was in 1925

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onstage

adverb or adjective
on·​stage ˈȯn-ˈstāj How to pronounce onstage (audio)
ˈän-
: on or onto a stage : on a part of the stage visible to the audience
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