behind-the-scenes

adjective

be·​hind-the-scenes bi-ˈhīnd-ṯẖə-ˈsēnz 

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

Synonyms

• confidential
• secret
• private

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Consumable, behind-the-scenes content gets people emotionally invested. —Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025

Or were you more consumed by your behind-the-scenes memories? —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025

However, tensions spilled over behind-the-scenes when Laila Ali — who is arguably the greatest female boxer in history— was asked about getting in the ring with current champion fighter, Claressa Shields. —Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for behind-the-scenes

• catecholamines
• phenothiazines
• alkenes
• amines
• benzenes
• canteens
• convenes
• cosines
• cuisines
• eumenes
• hellenes
• latrines