stage right

noun

: the right part of a stage from the viewpoint of one who faces the audience

Examples of stage right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, Thompson exited stage right, signing with Dallas. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 Candidates will stand behind podiums for the duration of the debate, Gov. Walz on stage left/screen right and Sen. Vance on stage right/screen left. Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 Walz will be standing on stage left (the right side of the screen for viewers), and Vance on stage right. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2024 As arranged beforehand, Pence exited stage right and Harris stage left, where family members were waiting. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stage right 

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Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stage right was in 1931

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“Stage right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20right. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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