behind-the-scenes

adjective

be·​hind-the-scenes bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz How to pronounce behind-the-scenes (audio)
bē-
1
: being or working out of public view or in secret
behind-the-scenes lobbying for more money
a behind-the-scenes player
2
: revealing or reporting the hidden workings
a behind-the-scenes account
a behind-the-scenes glimpse

Examples of behind-the-scenes in a Sentence

a tell-all book about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that got him the vice presidential nomination behind-the-scenes negotiations that resulted in the hostages being released unharmed
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Visitors can expect to navigate cinematic projections, explore behind-the-scenes artwork from Toei’s archives, and engage with experiences that merge art and technology. Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025 As part of Saturday’s discussion, the team will recap season three, tease what’s ahead for the Nublar Six, offer behind-the-scenes insights, and share in the joy and impact of the series, which hails from executive producers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025 The panel also included a behind-the-scenes first look inside the production of Season 4 as well as a sneak peek at the third season finale. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 This documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the team that habitually packed the Fishers Events Center and played with the kind of heart and intensity that make women's sports so fun to watch. Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for behind-the-scenes

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of behind-the-scenes was in 1850

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“Behind-the-scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind-the-scenes. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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