stagestruck

adjective

stage·​struck ˈstāj-ˌstrək How to pronounce stagestruck (audio)
: fascinated by the stage
especially : having an ardent desire to become an actor

Examples of stagestruck in a Sentence

He was a stagestruck young man with dreams of stardom.

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stagestruck was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Stagestruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagestruck. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

stagestruck

adjective
stage·​struck ˈstāj-ˌstrək How to pronounce stagestruck (audio)
: fascinated by the stage
especially : having an eager desire to become an actor
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